Pastina

Time30 min
Yield6 servings

Ingredients

  • Pastina stars (9-10 oz)
  • Broth (6 cups)
  • Jarlic (to taste)
  • Butter (3 tbs)
  • Mascarpone
  • Parmesan (chopped / grated)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Steps

  1. In a large pot over medium low heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and sautee until fragrant
  2. Add the dry pastina and push it around until the pasta is coated in butter
  3. Add 2 cups of broth. Stir occasionally until absorbed. Repeat until all broth has been added
  4. Mix in parmesan and mascarpone. Stir until melted in.
  5. Add salt, pepper to taste.
  6. (Optional) After serving, add additional fine pieces of parmesan