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Italian Penicillin (Pastina in Broth)
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Italian Penicillin (Pastina in Broth)

1 h 5 minServes 6Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken broth (organic, fresh or store-bought)Pantry960 ml
  • waterOther1.4 litres
  • celery stalks (cut in half)Produce3 pieces
  • carrots (peeled and cut in half)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic cloves (whole, peeled)Produce6 pieces
  • onion (yellow or white, whole)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices5 g
  • chicken bouillon (optional)Pantry15 g
  • pastina pasta (or orzo or ditalini)Grains300 g
  • parmesan cheese (finely grated)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

209kcal

Carbs
39 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
3 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Blender
  • Slotted spoon
  • Ladle
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Build the broth

    • In a stock pot, combine the water and chicken broth.
    • Add the celery, carrots, garlic cloves, onion and salt.
    Step 1
  2. Simmer the vegetables

    • Bring to a roaring boil over medium-high heat.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low, cover partially and cook until the vegetables are tender.
    Step 2
  3. Blend the vegetables

    • Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and place them in a blender.
    • Add a couple of ladles of broth and the chicken bouillon.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Step 3
  4. Return the purée to the pot

    • Pour the blended vegetables back into the broth.
    • Stir well to combine.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pastina in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Drain and divide into bowls.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Pour the hot broth over the pasta.
    • Sprinkle with grated parmesan and enjoy.
    Step 6