Pastina - Italian Comfort Food (Ready in 8 minutes)
Welcome to Pastina....the ultimate Italian comfort food. Whether you need a cozy meal or feeling under the weather, this recipe takes 8 minutes to make and always hits the spot!
Servings: 2
Calories: 300kcal
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup (4oz / 120g) pastina - I’ve used stelline pastina
- 3 cups vegetable broth - I've used low sodium
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (ensure it's finely grated)
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Extra grated parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a small pot, pour in the vegetable broth and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over a medium-high heat with the lid on and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, add the pastina and stir through the broth. Continue to stir it every now and then so it doesn’t clump or stick to the bottom. Cook until al dente (according to package instructions)Pastina typically takes between 5-8 minutes to cook
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and add in the finely grated parmesan cheese with a drizzle of olive oil. Continuously stir the pastina for 1-2 minutes to thicken the broth and create a creamy consistency
- Serve in bowls and garnish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, extra parmesan cheese and black pepper and enjoy your yummy bowl of Italian Pastina!
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Notes
- Pastina - ensure to stir while simmering the pastina as it can stick to the bottom of the pot. Keep a close eye as it cooks very quickly and can get mushy if overcooked
- Parmesan cheese - as there are minimal ingredients, quality is always best. I recommend to buy a fresh block of parmesan cheese and grate it yourself. Finely grate the parmesan cheese, this way it wont get clumpy
- Broth - if using store bought, make sure to buy a good quality brand. Just like the parmesan cheese, the better the quality, the better it will taste
- Add veggies - optionally you can add some veggies such as carrots, celery or broccoli for added nutrition
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg