Pastina in Brodo di Pollo: Ricetta Tradizionale Facile e Nutriente

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

pastina

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: small pasta shapes

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while small pasta is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add pastina and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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