Name: Pastina In Broth with Egg & Parm
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients for Pastina Soup; 1/2 Cup Barilla® Pastina pasta; 1 1/2 Quarts or 6 cups ready-made chicken broth*; 2 Eggs, whisked together; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 1 Tablespoon butter; Ingredients for Homemade Chicken Broth (if making from scratch); 1 Whole Chicken; 4 Chicken Thighs; 1 Yellow onion, halved, peeled; 3 Celery Stalks; 3 Carrots; 1 Tablespoon black pepper corn; 1 Plum tomato, halved; 3 Bay leaves; 1 Piece Parmigiano rind; 1/2 Bunch Italian parsley; 6 Quarts of Cold Water; To taste Sea salt to taste

Pastina In Broth with Egg & Parm

15 minutes

Winter Recipes Classic Blue Box Soup

Pastina in broth with egg and Parmesan is a classic Italian recipe—simple and comforting—perfect when you need a warm, nourishing meal. The pastina cooks directly in the broth and is enriched with eggs and cheese to create a naturally velvety texture. It’s considered true comfort food because it’s easy to digest, full of flavor, and ready in just a few minutes. To save time, you can make the broth ahead of time and store it in the freezer, ready to use whenever you need it.

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Ingredients

6 servings

Ingredients for Pastina Soup

1/2Cup Barilla^® Pastina pasta

1 1/2Quarts or 6 cups ready-made chicken broth*

2Eggs, whisked together

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

1Tablespoon butter

Ingredients for Homemade Chicken Broth (if making from scratch)

1Whole Chicken

4Chicken Thighs

1Yellow onion, halved, peeled

3Celery Stalks

3Carrots

1Tablespoon black pepper corn

1Plum tomato, halved

3Bay leaves

1Piece Parmigiano rind

1/2Bunch Italian parsley

6Quarts of Cold Water

To tasteSea salt to taste

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

Making the broth from scratch: place the ingredients in a pot, cover with 8 liters of water, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 hours. Strain the broth. You’ll end up with a generous amount, which can be frozen in airtight containers for later use.

Step 2

Bring the broth to a boil, then add the pastina. Cook for 2 minutes less than the time on the package: the pasta will finish cooking after you add the eggs, absorbing flavor without turning mushy.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with ¼ cup grated Parmesan until smooth. Combining the cheese and eggs helps create a creamier, more even texture in the soup.

Step 4

With about 1 minute of cooking time left, slowly pour the egg mixture into the broth while whisking. This step allows the eggs to cook gently without scrambling.

Step 5

Once the pastina is cooked, add the butter and stir. The butter enriches the broth without making it heavy or greasy. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving with extra Parmesan.

Pastina

There are few children in Italy who do not grow up eating Pastina, these classic tiny pasta stars are what parents first serve as a child’s introduction to the delicious world of pasta. Others love this small pasta in their favorite chicken soup recipe. Check our recipe section for our favorite ways to use Pastina! Barilla^® Pastina is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Pastina

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Pastina

Shape

Pastina

Pack size

12oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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