Pastina

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and Parmesan rind to a pot. Pour in chicken broth and season with turmeric, salt, chicken bouillon, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  2. 2In a separate pot, add dried pastina to boiling salted water and cook for the minimum amount of time.
  3. 3Strain the pastina, mix in butter until melted.
  4. 4Whisk together one egg with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan and slowly add the mixture to the pastina, mixing to ensure the egg cooks.
  5. 5Serve pastina in a bowl and top with as much broth as desired.
  6. 6Garnish with black pepper, remaining Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 peeled and sliced carrots
  • 2 sliced celery stalks
  • 1 piece Parmesan rind
  • 32 ounce chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 cup dried pastina
  • 3 tbs butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0 black pepper
  • 0 olive oil

Equipment

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