Pastina with Ricotta
Creamy, comforting, and delightfully simple, Pastina with Ricotta is a quintessential dish that delivers big flavor in minutes. Made with delicate pastina pasta, velvety ricotta cheese, and rich Parmesan, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a luxurious bowl of indulgence. Finished with a touch of butter and a hint of black pepper, its creamy texture and subtle, nutty flavors are guaranteed to soothe the soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch, this 15-minute recipe is as easy as boiling water yet sophisticated enough for any table. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbal brightness or enjoy it as is—pure, cheesy perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 3 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of pastina pasta and stir to prevent sticking.
Cook the pastina for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain the pastina, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
Return the drained pastina to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
Stir in 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Mix until well combined and creamy.
If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Season with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, adding more salt to taste if needed.
Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1509 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 416 mg | 9% | |
*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.
