Description
Pastina is the ultimate comfort food! Made with chicken broth, parmesan cheese, and butter … this tiny star-shaped pasta dish is cooked risotto-style to perfection in under 15 minutes. It is simple, delicious, and nicknamed “Italian Penicillin” for its healing, comforting nature. The perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket for a sick day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry pastina pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2–3 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Add the pastina and chicken broth to a small pot or saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and stir often until the pasta is cooked to your liking and the chicken broth is almost all absorbed.
- Turn the heat to low and add in the freshly grated parmesan cheese, salted butter, and fresh garlic. Stir for a few minutes until thoroughly combined and the cheese is melted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. You can also add extra chicken broth here for a saucier consistency. Make sure to mince the garlic finely and let cook thoroughly, so it does not overpower the dish.
- Serve and enjoy! I like to add extra butter and parmesan cheese on top.
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