Tiny Pasta in Broth
Warm and inviting, Tiny Pasta in Broth is the ultimate comfort food that combines delicate, bite-sized pasta with a flavorful, aromatic broth. This easy-to-make recipe features a savory base of sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, simmered to perfection in chicken or vegetable stock. The addition of tiny pasta like pastina or acini di pepe creates a hearty yet light dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave something soothing. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, this dish is brimming with wholesome, homestyle flavor. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this simple yet satisfying recipe is ideal for family dinners or a warm lunchtime treat. Perfectly balanced and endlessly comforting, this Tiny Pasta in Broth is sure to become a go-to classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup tiny pasta (such as pastina or acini di pepe)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the tiny pasta to the simmering broth and cook according to the pasta package instructions, usually 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the pasta is tender, taste the broth and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Ladle the pasta in broth into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy this comforting dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*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.
