Pastina Recipe – Italian Comfort Food
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Broth cooking time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Pastina Recipe – Italian Comfort Food
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Pastina is a super simple and cozy dish made by cooking tiny pasta in broth.
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Ingredients
Broth Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 3 quarts water
- 3 juniper berries
- 3 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- salt
Pastina Ingredients
- 1¼ cup pastina
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
Steps to Make Pastina
- Heat the broth: Bring your broth to a boil in a pot.
- Cook the pasta: Add the tiny pasta (pastina) to the boiling broth and cook until soft, following the package instructions.
- Serve: Ladle the pastina and broth into serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Stir in a little butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Make it creamy (optional): For a creamier version, use soft cheese instead of Parmesan.
Easy Steps to Make Broth for Pastina
- Fill a pot: Add about 3 liters (12 cups) of cold water to a large pot.
- Add ingredients: Put in everything except the salt.
- Cook it: Simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour.
- Taste and season: Try the broth and add salt if needed.
- Strain it: Pour the broth through a fine sieve to remove the bits.
- Make it better: Let it rest in the fridge overnight for even more flavor.
- Enjoy: You’ll have just over 2 liters (8 cups) of delicious broth for your pastina!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
219mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2731IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2731IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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