Description
A simple and comforting Italian dish made with tiny pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add pastina to the boiling broth.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in olive oil and salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the pasta to avoid overcooking.
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Experiment with adding vegetables or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pastina, Italian comfort food, easy pasta recipe