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Pastina (Teeny Tiny Stars)
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Pastina (Teeny Tiny Stars)

Tiny pasta stars simmered in broth until creamy, finished with butter and Parmesan.

prep 5 minutes cook 10 minutes serves 2

About

Roughly 1 cup of broth or water per 58 g of pasta — 1 cup of pastina (175 g) takes about 3 cups of liquid. For 2 cups of pasta I used 1500 mL and poured off about 300 mL once it finished absorbing.

Preparation

  1. Bring the broth, 1 tbsp of the butter, and a dash of salt to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta, reduce to a simmer, and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. It should be a similar texture to grits — leave more liquid in for a soupier result. Stir occasionally.
  3. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter and the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This is also when I like to add minced garlic (or garlic powder) and the juice from half a lemon, if I’m feeling it.