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Pastina is a simple dish which has only two main ingredients like pasta and broth. Pastina is a little pasta that used to be cooked in a vegetable or chicken broth. This is basically a traditional dish that comes from generation to generation. It is a very simple dish with rich and delicious flavors. It is also known as Italian penicillin.
CONTENT OF RECIPE:
| Ingredients / Ingredienti | Chicken Scrap Two Stalk of Celery Three Carrot Two Medium Onions Three Bay Leaf Two Cup Pastina Salt Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese |
| Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura | 4 Hours And 10-15 Minutes |
| Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura | 350°F ~ 176°C (For Stove) 392°F ~ 200°C (For Oven) |
| Utensils / Utensili | Bowl Pot Tray |
| Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura | Oven And Stove |
METHOD
Step 1: Do the grill setting at 200°C and preheat your oven. Step 2: Roughly cut the chicken, onion, carrots and celery and place them on a tray. Step 3: Now season them with some pepper and salt. Step 4: Put this tray in a preheated oven. Step 5: When they are completely cooked and change their color to golden brown, take them out from the oven and put them in a water filled pot. Step 6: Now heat this pot on a low flame. Put the lid on and let them boil for four hours. Step 7: After this your broth is ready. Now cook the pastina in this broth until it becomes tender. Step 8: Serve this delicious hot pastina and enjoy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is pastina good when sick?
Yes, it is very helpful because its Italian comfort food and they use it when they're sick. It’s very small pieces and just takes 10 minutes to completely cook. And it has the healing capacity.
How is pastina manufactured?
Patina is made from wheat flour which is firstly mixed with water then formed into a small star shape and it may contain eggs.
What is the difference between pastina and stelline?
Patina means small pastas and stelline means small stars like shaped pasta having a hole in the middle.
What is so special about pastina?
It has healing power and it is also known as Italian penicillin. When someone gets sick they used to eat it.
Is pastina healthy for you?
Yes, pastina is a healthy and nutritious dish because it has the nutrition of vegetables and is also kids friendly.