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Easy Pastina Recipe: Comforting Italian Comfort Food

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This creamy, comforting pastina recipe is a lifesaver on busy nights, sick days, or whenever you need a warm hug in a bowl. Ready in under 15 minutes with pantry staples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: comfort food, Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth Use good quality, low-sodium preferred
  • 0.75 cups Pastina Tiny star-shaped pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted, real butter for best flavor
  • 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 1 Egg Optional, whisked in separate bowl
  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs Chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan For simmering broth
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring gently
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For whisking egg (optional)
  • 1 Serving Bowl To serve the finished dish

Method
 

  1. Pour broth into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  2. Add a pinch of salt if using low-sodium broth.
  3. Slowly pour in pastina, stirring as you add. Stir once to prevent clumping
  4. simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally but gently
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted
  6. Gradually sprinkle in the cheese while stirring
  7. If using egg, whisk it in a separate bowl and stir into the pasta off heat, mixing quickly to prevent scrambling
  8. Let the pastina sit for 1–2 minutes to thicken naturally
  9. Adjust consistency with warm broth if needed
  10. Season with pepper and garnish with fresh herbs before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This cozy pastina recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. Quick to make, endlessly soothing, and perfect for sick days, busy nights, or anytime you need something warm and simple.

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