Trying the VIRAL PASTINA! 😍

Ingredients

• 8 oz Mini Pasta Stars (dry, small star-shaped pasta)
• 2 cup Chicken Broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces for quick melting)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese (finely grated; use Parmigiano-Reggiano if possible)

Instructions

1. Gather and Measure Ingredients

   Measure out 8 oz of mini pasta stars, 2 cups of chicken broth, 2 Tbsp butter, and grate ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the Chicken Broth

   Pour the chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

3. Cook the Pasta Stars

   Add the mini pasta stars to the boiling broth, stir, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Boiling

4. Drain and Return Pasta

   Using a colander, drain the pasta, reserving a splash of the broth. Return the pasta to the saucepan.

   Time: PT2M

5. Finish the Creamy Sauce

   Turn the heat to low, add the butter and grated Parmesan, stirring continuously until a smooth, glossy sauce coats the pasta.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low

6. Plate and Serve

   Divide the creamy pasta stars between two bowls, garnish with a little extra Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g