Pastina with Peas and Carrots
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly simple, Pastina with Peas and Carrots is the ultimate cozy meal that’s perfect for all ages. This one-pot recipe combines tender, tiny pastina pasta with sweet peas and hearty carrots, all cooked in a flavorful vegetable broth. Finished with creamy melted butter and a dusting of nutty Parmesan cheese, this dish balances wholesome ingredients with rich, satisfying flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or as a quick lunch. Serve it warm for a nostalgic comfort food experience, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a family-friendly and budget-conscious meal idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pastina (tiny pasta)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Add the diced carrots to the boiling liquid and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the pastina and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
When the pastina is about 2 minutes from being done, add the frozen peas to the pot. Stir well and allow the peas to heat through.
Once the pastina is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, remove the pot from heat.
Stir in the butter until melted and evenly distributed throughout the dish.
Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 5380 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 350 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1614 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
