Description
A comforting Italian dish made with small pasta, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, heat the broth until it starts to simmer.
- Add the pastina to the broth and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute broth with water for a lighter version.
- Use nutritional yeast instead of cheese for a vegan option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pastina, Italian comfort food, simple recipes, easy cooking