Pastina Gasiov

Cozy, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, Pastina Gasiov is the ultimate one-pot recipe that brings the charm of Italian home cooking to your table in just 15 minutes. This heartwarming dish features delicate, star-shaped pastina pasta cooked to tender perfection in a savory chicken broth, then elevated with a luscious blend of butter, milk, and Parmesan cheese. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a touch of black pepper round out the flavors, making every spoonful rich and satisfying. Perfect as a quick dinner for two or a soul-soothing meal on chilly nights, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and flavor. Serve it piping hot, and enjoy a nostalgic bowl of Italian comfort food. Perfect for searches like "easy pastina recipes," "creamy pasta dishes," and "quick comfort food."

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 cup Pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta)
2 cups Chicken broth
0.5 cup Milk
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the pastina to the boiling broth and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter until melted.

Step 4

Pour in the milk and mix until creamy.

Step 5

Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and well incorporated.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and sprinkle the fresh parsley over the dish, gently folding it in.

Step 7

Serve immediately in bowls for a warm, satisfying meal.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1299.0

Total Fat 41.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 116.8mg	0%
Sodium 2586.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 692.8mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 915.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 55.2%