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Pastina is a comforting pasta that is used by any sick person and as a simple meal. It is a traditional Italian dish consisting of small sized pasta. This pasta is cooked in a delicious broth. Pasta is added as a main ingredient to the dish which enhances the taste. It is made by adding vegetables or cheese. You can make changes in it as per your wish. This recipe is very basic and effortless to make.
CONTENT OF RECIPE
| Ingredients/ingredienti | 1 Cup Pasta (Short Pasta) 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 4 Cups Chicken Broth 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced ½ Cup Finely Chopped Carrot ½ Cup Finely Chopped Celery ½ Cup Finely Chopped Onion Salt and Black Pepper To Taste Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese to Serve Freshly Chopped Parsley (Optional) For Garnish |
| Cooking Time/ Tempo di Cottura | 25 -30 Minutes |
| Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di Cottura | (180-200)o F~(82-93)o C |
| Utensils/Utensili | Large Pot Wooden Spoon Serving Bowls |
| Cooking Method/Metodo di Cottura | Stove |
METHOD
Step 1: To soften the vegetable, pour olive oil in a large pot and heat it, it should be on medium heat. Step 2:Then add chopped carrot, onion and celery and fry it for five minutes. When the vegetables become soft, add the chopped garlic and saute for one more minute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Step 3: Now add chicken broth to the mixture and boil it. Once the broth begins to boil, then we will add the pastina to it. Step 4: Decrease the heat a bit and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Step 5: When the pasta is tender, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Step 6:This soup is ready and serve it hot by pouring it into bowls. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a handful of parsley. This is a dish that warms not only your stomach but also your heart and makes you happy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Pasta Healthy For You?
It is composed of 100% premium durum wheat. It is rich in thiamine, iron, riboflavin and niacin and is easily digested.
Why is Pestina so famous?
It's super short, going from just a few ingredients to a hot bowl of pasta in under 15 minutes, making it a popular cooking choice for kids.
How is Pastina Prepared?
Pastina is usually made from durum wheat semolina flour. It is mixed with water and made into small, grain-shaped pieces.
Why did they stop making pastina?
We searched but were unable to identify a viable option to make pastina in the same cute little shape, size and quality. As a result, we have reluctantly decided to stop offering this product.
Why is Pastina hard to find?
Due to the problem in the production of pastina, it has become difficult to find this pasta. The parent company said it was made by a third-party manufacturer, which now makes them in short supply, making it hard to find.
