Recipe courtesy of
Amanda Neal
for
Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of
Amanda Neal
for
Food Network Kitchen
Watch how to make this recipe.
Perfect Pastina
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 355
- Total Fat
- 19 g
- Saturated Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 29 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Protein
- 16 g
- Cholesterol
- 86 mg
- Sodium
- 715 mg
Pastina is a tiny star-shaped pasta made of wheat flour and egg, and it’s considered the smallest type of pasta produced. This alluring shape is perfect for kids and adults alike; not only is it a popular comfort food, its also gotten attention as ideal for anyone feeling under the weather. In this recipe the pastina is cooked simply in chicken broth, then finished with a generous sprinkle of Pecorino Romano. What makes this dish extra creamy and comforting is a whole egg whisked into the hot pastina – the egg won’t scramble, instead it thickens the dish and gives it irresistible silkiness. The pastina is soft and saucy when piping hot but will continue to set up as it cools.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 355
- Total Fat
- 19 g
- Saturated Fat
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 29 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Protein
- 16 g
- Cholesterol
- 86 mg
- Sodium
- 715 mg
Ingredients
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Directions
- Heat the chicken broth, pastina, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once simmering, adjust the heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the pastina is al dente and the broth is almost completely absorbed, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the pecorino and egg in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Once the pastina is tender, reduce the heat to low. Whisk the pastina continuously while slowly pouring in the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly until combined to prevent the egg from scrambling. Stir in the butter until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
