Name: Barilla Chicken Broth with Pastina Pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup Barilla Pastina pasta; 3 quarts chicken broth; 4 organic eggs; 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided; 2 tbsp butter; To make the broth from scratch; 1 whole chicken; 4 chicken thighs; 3 large carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion with peel, cut in half; 3 celery stalks, cut in 3-inch pieces; 1 piece Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind; 3 bay leaves; 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tomato, cut in half; 1 small bunch Italian parsley, whole; 6 quarts cold water; 1 tsp sea salt; Combine everything together and bring to simmer. Cook for 2 ½ hours. Strain. It should yield around 3.5 quarts liquid. The left over can be frozen.

Barilla Chicken Broth with Pastina Pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Egg

3 hours 30 minutes

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Rich, creamy, and filled with tiny stars of al dente Barilla Pastina pasta—this recipe is the ultimate Italian comfort food that will keep you coming back for more. Leave chicken and vegetables to simmer into a fragrant homemade broth, and simply whisk eggs into the broth to form this creamy pasta soup. Ideal to make ahead on busy days, this hassle-free recipe is a star every time!

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/4 cupBarilla Pastina pasta

3 quartschicken broth

4organic eggs

3/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided

2 tbspbutter

To make the broth from scratch

1whole chicken

4chicken thighs

3large carrots, cut in 3-inch pieces

1yellow onion with peel, cut in half

3celery stalks, cut in 3-inch pieces

1 pieceParmigiano Reggiano cheese rind

3bay leaves

1 tbspwhole black peppercorns

1tomato, cut in half

1small bunch Italian parsley, whole

6 quartscold water

1 tspsea salt

Combine everything together and bring to simmer. Cook for 2 ½ hours. Strain. It should yield around 3.5 quarts liquid. The left over can be frozen.

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil.

Step 2

Pour in Barilla Pastina pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 3

Meanwhile, mix eggs and 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, then whisk in the broth mixture.

Step 4

Turn off heat, stir in butter and let rest for several minutes before serving with more grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top (optional).

Pastina

Pastina is a staple in Italian households and is beloved for its small, star-shaped grains. This pasta cut is often used to add heartiness to soups and broths, making it a go-to choice for families, especially during colder seasons when comfort food is top of mind.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

6 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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