Italian Pastina | Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories, while rice is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often cheaper.

Heat chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion; sauté until softened.

Stir in seasonings to taste.

Add pastina pasta and cook until tender, according to package instructions.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and optional chopped cilantro or parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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