Pastina in Brodo

Italian Pastina in Brodo — fondly nicknamed 'Italian Penicillin Soup' — is a delicate, comforting bowl of tiny pasta in broth that Italian families have turned to for generations.

Serves
4 people
Active
15 min
Total
30 min
Skill
Easy
Broth
Chicken Brodo
Pastina in Brodo

Italian Pastina in Brodo, lovingly known as “Italian Penicillin Soup,” is a delicious and delicate soup. Pastina is the ultimate Italian comfort food that has been cherished for generations. 

It’s quick and easy to prepare using Brodo House’s rich and flavorful broth as the base, combined with teeny, tiny pastina noodles!

01

Warm the broth

In a large stockpot, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
02

Cook the pata

Add the pastina noodles and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
03

Add cheese

Stir in half of the cheese.
04

Dash of salt

Season with sea salt to taste.
05

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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