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Pastina is a delightful combination of small pearl pasta boiled in chicken broth, then thickened (to an oatmeal consistency) with eggs, butter and Parmesan cheese. (Think of it like a grownup version of mac 'n cheese!) It's a simple dish that really hits the spot when you are chilled to the bone and no amount of cozy blankets or thick socks will warm you up. Not surprisingly, this comfort meal is also perfect when you're feeling under the weather.
I love to serve this handed-down family recipe for homemade sauce with my baked turkey meatballs...the fat from a traditional beef-based meatball is not missed! Baking them in the oven not only saves on the added calories, but it also saves on TIME!
I lovingly refer to this dish as the "pantry pasta" because it's really just a delicious mix of whatever I have on hand! It's incredibly versatile and the unlikely combination of flavors will surprisingly become a regular addition to your monthly meal plan!
When all four of my little ones gobble up a meal as quickly as this one, it automatically is added to my weeknight rotation. Bright and tangy goat cheese, creamy mascarpone and smokey red peppers are a perfect balance! The whole meal is on the table in less than 30 minutes and it makes enough leftovers lunch the next day.
