La Minestrina col Formaggino e la Patata schiacciata. I bambini cucinano con Simone

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Add 1/2 tsp of salt to the boiling water.

Stir in 1 cup of pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 5-7 minutes.

Once cooked, drain the pastina and return it to the pot.

Add 1/2 cup of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the pot with the pastina.

Stir well until the cheeses are melted and evenly distributed.

Drizzle in 1 tbsp of olive oil and mix thoroughly.

Season with 1/4 tsp of black pepper and adjust salt if necessary.

If desired, stir in chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Serve warm.

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