Ah, pastina — tiny pasta stars or shapes that are super quick to cook and perfect for soups or a creamy side dish 🍜✨. Here’s a simple way to make it:
Ingredients (serves 1–2)
- ½ cup pastina
- 1 cup water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tsp butter (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan, a splash of milk or cream, or a pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Boil liquid
- In a small pot, bring water or broth to a boil.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Cook the pastina
- Add pastina to the boiling liquid.
- Stir occasionally and cook 3–5 minutes until tender (tiny pasta cooks super fast!).
- Add flavor
- Turn off heat and stir in butter, cheese, or a splash of milk for creaminess.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve
- Eat as a warm soup, side dish, or even as a base for a simple vegetable or protein topping.
If you want, I can give a creamy cheesy pastina recipe that’s kind of like mac and cheese but way faster and perfect for a cozy meal.
Do you want me to do that?
