Creamy Pastina Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    6 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    453 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Pastina Recipe

This quick and easy pastina recipe uses butter, cheese and broth for a quick, simple and comforting meal. Perfect for little kids and adults!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups pastina pasta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a low boil.
  2. Stir in the pastina and simmer for an additional 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Stir after adding to prevent clumps.
  3. Immediately add the butter and cheese, stirring until combined. Add the salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. Serve while hot.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1201mg (50%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1090IU (22%) Calcium 613mg (61%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1201mg 50%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1090IU 22%
Calcium 613mg 61%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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