Pastina Recipe – Italian Comfort Food
Pastina is a super simple and cozy dish made by cooking tiny pasta in broth.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Broth Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 3 quarts water
- 3 juniper berries
- 3 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt
Pastina Ingredients
- 1¼ cup pastina
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Steps to Make Pastina
- Heat the broth: Bring your broth to a boil in a pot.
- Cook the pasta: Add the tiny pasta (pastina) to the boiling broth and cook until soft, following the package instructions.
- Serve: Ladle the pastina and broth into serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Stir in a little butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Make it creamy (optional): For a creamier version, use soft cheese instead of Parmesan.
Easy Steps to Make Broth for Pastina
- Fill a pot: Add about 3 liters (12 cups) of cold water to a large pot.
- Add ingredients: Put in everything except the salt.
- Cook it: Simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour.
- Taste and season: Try the broth and add salt if needed.
- Strain it: Pour the broth through a fine sieve to remove the bits.
- Make it better: Let it rest in the fridge overnight for even more flavor.
- Enjoy: You’ll have just over 2 liters (8 cups) of delicious broth for your pastina!
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2731IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg