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Pastina Recipe – Italian Comfort Food 
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Pastina Recipe – Italian Comfort Food 

Pastina is a super simple and cozy dish made by cooking tiny pasta in broth.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Broth cooking time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

Broth Ingredients
  • 2 chicken thighs
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 3 quarts water
  • 3 juniper berries
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 bay leaf
  • salt
Pastina Ingredients
  • 1¼ cup pastina
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

Steps to Make Pastina
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  1. Heat the broth: Bring your broth to a boil in a pot.
  2. Cook the pasta: Add the tiny pasta (pastina) to the boiling broth and cook until soft, following the package instructions.
  3. Serve: Ladle the pastina and broth into serving bowls.
  4. Add toppings: Stir in a little butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
  5. Make it creamy (optional): For a creamier version, use soft cheese instead of Parmesan.
Easy Steps to Make Broth for Pastina
  1. Fill a pot: Add about 3 liters (12 cups) of cold water to a large pot.
  2. Add ingredients: Put in everything except the salt.
  3. Cook it: Simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour.
  4. Taste and season: Try the broth and add salt if needed.
  5. Strain it: Pour the broth through a fine sieve to remove the bits.
  6. Make it better: Let it rest in the fridge overnight for even more flavor.
  7. Enjoy: You’ll have just over 2 liters (8 cups) of delicious broth for your pastina!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% 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.