Where can I find pastina?

Pastina can be a tricky thing to track down! First check your grocery store in the pasta aisle. If you can't find it there, you can order a good-sized supply of pastina here . And all my friends and loved ones know that I go through it so fast that whenever they see it, they pick me up a box...or six!

Can I swap out the Parmesan for a different kind of cheese?

You can use whatever kind of cheese makes you feel the most comforted! Just make sure it is a melty kind (like American or finely shredded cheddar) that will mix up into your pastina.

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Pastina with Egg and Cheese, Otherwise Known As Comfort Food

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This simple recipe for pastina with egg and cheese, otherwise known as comfort food, will make everything feel a little better!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1/4 cup pastina
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
Fresh ground pepper

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Instructions

Bring one cup of water to boil in small saucepan.
Add pastina and salt and cook until most of the water is absorbed, 3-4 minutes or whatever the instructions on your box suggest.
Turn off heat and stir in egg, letting it cook in the hot pasta.
Add butter, cheese and pepper. Eat slowly out of your favorite bowl with your favorite spoon.
Feel much better.

Notes

Pastina: These teeny dots of pasta are always my favorite choice for this comfort food recipe, but if you can’t find pastina, any small pasta (stars, orzo, etc) will do in a pinch.

Egg: You will be able to see it, but the egg really will cook in the hot pasta – stir it around until you see it forming little bits of scrambled egg.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/pastina-with-egg-and-cheese-otherwise-known-as-comfort-food/