The Real, Star-Shaped Pastina
After almost a year, I FINALLY found a box of pastina, so naturally I had to pull out all the stops with this one.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
In a pot, combine the chicken broth, pinch of salt, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over medium/low heat for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Transfer the cooked veggies to a blender, add the turmeric, and a little bit of the broth. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Add the blended vegetables back into the broth, along with another pinch of salt and 1 tbsp of butter. Stir to combine.
- 4
Pour in your pastina and simmer (uncovered) for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- 5
Once the pasta is cooked, turn the heat off. Stir in the egg yolk and stir immediately.
- 6
Taste, followed by the grated garlic and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- 7
Serve warm with extra Parmesan, freshly cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
