pastina ~ aka comfort in a bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup Star-Shaped Pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta, can substitute any small pasta)
• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base Paste (dissolved in water to make broth)
• 2 cups Water (for broth)
• 2 cloves Garlic (grated finely)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided: 2 tbsp for cooking, 2 tbsp for finishing)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Instructions

1. Make the broth

   In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water with 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken paste. Stir until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 212°F

2. Add garlic and butter

   Reduce heat to a low simmer, add the grated garlic and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until the butter melts completely.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 180°F

3. Cook the pastina

   Add 1 cup star-shaped pastina to the broth. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°F

4. Finish the soup

   Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until everything melts into a creamy broth.

   Time: PT2M

5. Serve

   Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

10g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

10g

Fiber

1g