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Authentic Creamy Pastina

Creamy Pastina is the ultimate Italian comfort food, with delicate pasta stars in a rich, savory broth that creates a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Italian

Ingredients

For the Vegetable Broth
  • 3 cups (700 ml) water
  • 1/4 medium carrot
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 1/2 medium celery stick
  • 1/2 medium potato
  • A pinch kosher salt
  • 1 tsp (5 g) tomato paste
For the pasta
  • 1 cup (160 g) pastina (tiny pasta stars or other shape)
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a pot, bring 3 cups (700 ml) of water to a boil. While the water heats up, slice the carrot, onion, celery, and potato into large pieces. Add the vegetables, a pinch of salt and the tomato paste to the water and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to create a vegetable broth.
  2. Once the broth has simmered, strain out the vegetables and add 2 cups of broth back into the pot. Save the rest of the broth. Purée the cooked vegetables and set them aside as well.
  3. In the same pot, add the pastina to the vegetable broth, bringing it to a simmer. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the broth, creating a creamy, risotto-like consistency. Add additional broth of hot water if needed. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  4. Once the pastina is cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the puréed vegetables.
  5. Spoon the creamy pastina onto plates. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 355kcal (18%) Protein 12.4g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 355kcal 18%
Protein 12.4g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.