Pastina

A simple and comforting Italian pasta dish made with tiny pasta shapes, often served with broth or butter.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Pasta

1 cup Pastina

Liquid

4 cups Water or broth For cooking the pasta

Fat

2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil For flavor

Seasoning

to taste Salt and pepper

Method

Cooking Pastina

Bring water or broth to a boil in a pot.
Add pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pastina using a colander.
Return the pastina to the pot and stir in butter or olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 150cal (8%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) Sodium: 200mg (9%) Potassium: 150mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 0g (0%) Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keywords: comfort food, Pasta

Notes

Pastina can be served with grated cheese or mixed with vegetables for added nutrition.

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