Classic Italian Pastina
This is the ultimate Italian comfort food – creamy, simple, and ready in under 10 minutes. It’s basically risotto’s quicker little brother that works for sick days, quick dinners, or whenever you need something warm and satisfying.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~4 servings)
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 cup dry pastina ~6 oz
- 2 Tbsp butter salted or unsalted
- 1/2 cup warm milk more or less to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano optional
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add pastina and stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes until tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- While pastina cooks, warm milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and warmed milk until creamy.
- Add more milk if too thick or let sit briefly if too loose.
- Season with black pepper and Parmesan or Pecorino Romano if desired.
Notes
Pastina will look like too much liquid at first but absorbs most of it as it cooks.
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