Easy Pastina
This Easy Pastina recipe is a nostalgic Italian comfort food that your kids are sure to love. It's buttery, cheesy and milky, and is like a warm hug in a bowl especially when little ones aren't feeling well.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 1 cup pastina
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- freshly chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the pastina. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Add the butter and grated parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until both are melted into the pasta. Turn off the heat.
- Serve and add salt, pepper, and freshly chopped parsley as desired.
Notes
Storing: Store leftover pastina in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until thoroughly warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 373IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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