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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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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
  1. Bring water or broth to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pastina using a colander.
  4. Return the pastina to the pot and stir in butter or olive oil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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