Aglio e Olio Pastina

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a sauce pan, combine olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  2. 2Sauté gently.
  3. 3Add the pasta and toast it a bit.
  4. 4Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. 5Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. 6Once the pasta is just about done, add in butter and parmesan.
  7. 7Give that a stir, then finish with lemon juice and seasonings.
  8. 8Add in fresh parsley.
  9. 9Give that a stir and you've made a classic Italian midnight snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 0 salt
  • 0 black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Equipment

sauce pan