Pastina Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Let me introduce you to the ultimate Italian comfort food: Pastina. Creamy, cozy and so satisfying, this 5 minute Pastina Recipe is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're sick, heartbroken, sad or happy, Italian Penicillin is the solution.

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Keyword: pasta

Servings: servings

Ingredients

3 cups (720 ml) low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup (170 g) pastina
1 tbsp olive oil
5 tbsp Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Fill a pot or a saucepan with broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the broth starts boiling, add a pinch of salt and lower the heat.
Add pastina to the broth and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Once the pastina is cooked, stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm for a cozy meal.

Notes

Storage directions

To store. Once cooled, transfer leftovers to an airtight food container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat. Add the desired amount to a saucepan with little more broth or water and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat with lid on, until warm. As an alternative you can also add it to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warmed through.

To freeze. Freezing pastina is not recommended, as it tends to lose texture quite easily. But you can still freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw before reheating in a pot.

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