Cheap & Delicious Pastina Pasta
Delicious noodles don't have to break the bank thanks to Joshua Weissman.
Joshua Weissman•
Aug 20, 2025
Ingredients (6)
Directions
In a 2 quarts saucepan, add chicken stock (1 quart) and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, add pastina (1 cup) and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. At this point the majority of the liquid should be evaporated or absorbed by the pasta.
Turn off the heat and add your butter (¼ cup), stirring constantly until it's completely melted and emulsified. Add your Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano (¾ cup) (or both), and mix until fully combined. Season to your taste with salt if needed.
Plate onto a shallow dish and optionally top with more freshly grated cheese (¾ cup) of your choice and freshly cracked black pepper.
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