Easy Pastina Recipe (Italian Comfort in a Bowl)

Close-up of a spoonful of pastina above a bowl, with small parsley leaves scattered on top.

Easy Pastina Recipe (Italian Comfort in a Bowl)

Tiny star-shaped pasta cooked in a simple broth until creamy and comforting, then finished with butter and parmesan. This cozy Italian classic is quick, easy, and perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm hug in a bowl.

Course Soup

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 260kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup pastina pasta tiny star shaped pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups chicken stock to a boil. Add 1 cup pastina pastaand cook according to package directions, stirring frequently so it doesn’t stick.
4 cups chicken stock, 1 cup pastina pasta
Add the butter and cheese: Once pasta is tender, reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
salt and pepper
Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

Add a little extra parmesan to the top as a garnish.
Stir frequently to prevent the pastina from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Taste the broth before adding salt; some store-bought broths are already salty.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
If you like a looser texture, add more broth just before serving

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