Description
Comforting and cozy, this classic pastina recipe is warm, cheesy, and perfect for a simple meal or a gentle pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (4oz / 120g) pastina (stelline used)
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add pastina and cook according to package instructions, stirring frequently.
- Once the pastina is tender and most of the broth is absorbed, stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add a pat of butter or a splash of milk for extra creaminess. This dish is best enjoyed fresh and hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pastina, comfort food, pasta, quick meal