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Creamy Pastina with Egg and Parmesan
Creamy Pastina with Egg and Parmesan · ready in 17 min · 4 servings · 380 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
Silky, comforting pastina tossed with rich butter, creamy milk, savory Parmesan, and softly cooked eggs for a cozy, soothing bowl that tastes like pure comfort.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 380
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 240 gPasta
- 80 gParmesan cheese
- 200 gEggs
- 40 gButter
- 240 gMilk
Equipment
stovetop, bowl, colander, pot, serving bowls, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and cook pasta
Gather the pasta, butter, milk, eggs, and Parmesan, then cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water on the stovetop according to the package directions. · 6 min
What to look for: pasta tender but not mushy
- Drain pasta
Drain the cooked pasta completely using a colander, then return the pasta to the empty pot. · 1 min
What to look for: no visible water dripping
- Use residual heat
Place the pot of drained pasta back on the stovetop, using the residual heat if you have an electric stove. · 1 min
What to look for: pot steaming lightly
- Set low heat
Turn the burner to low heat if using a gas stove, keeping the pasta warm without browning. · 1 min
What to look for: gentle warmth, no sizzling
- Stir in dairy and eggs
Add the butter, milk, beaten eggs, and grated Parmesan to the pasta, stirring constantly until creamy and smooth. · 2 min
When it is done: Eggs are safely cooked when the mixture reaches 71°C and no liquid egg remains.
- Adjust cheese
Add more Parmesan cheese to taste and stir until fully melted and evenly combined. · 1 min
What to look for: extra creamy texture
- Serve pastina
Serve the creamy pastina hot, dividing it evenly among bowls for immediate enjoyment. · 1 min
What to look for: steaming and creamy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 380 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| of which sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Pasta
- orzo pasta: Cooks similarly and provides the same comforting texture
- small rice: Produces a porridge-like texture similar to pastina
Parmesan cheese
- pecorino romano: Saltier and sharper flavor
- grana padano: Slightly milder than Parmesan
Eggs
- egg yolks only: Creates extra richness
- silken tofu: Blend smooth before adding
Butter
- olive oil: Use Italian extra virgin olive oil
- ghee: Adds nuttier flavor
Milk
- half and half: Richer result
- lactose-free milk: Suitable for lactose intolerance
