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Creamy Pastina Recipe
Course:
Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
italian pastina, pastina pasta, pastina recipe
Prep Time:
1
minute
minute
Cook Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
6
minutes
minutes
Servings:
2
Calories:
453
kcal
Author:
Jessica Formicola
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
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a low boil.
Stir in the pastina and simmer for an additional 2 minutes before removing from the heat. Stir after adding to prevent clumps.
Immediately add the butter and cheese, stirring until combined. Add the salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve while hot.
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Nutrition
Calories:
453
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
25
g
|
Fat:
38
g
|
Saturated Fat:
23
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
94
mg
|
Sodium:
1201
mg
|
Potassium:
357
mg
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1090
IU
|
Calcium:
613
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg