Creamy Lemon Pastina is infused with fresh lemon, butter, parmesan cheese, and cream. All brought together with the tiniest and delectable pasta.
There are recipes that seem so simple to be so incredible. Chicken Apple Pasta Salad is one of those type of recipes. Made with just a few ingredients, but it all comes together seamlessly. I think pasta recipes tend to surprise you like that. Pasta is something everyone has on hand, but can be a little underrated. My Artichoke Pasta Salad is one of my favorites, but definitely made with just a few pantry ingredients!
Lemon Pasta
The very first time I made this recipe, I had not even tried it first before serving it to 20 strangers. I was cooking lunch and dinner for a three day baking retreat put on by my friend Heather over at That Bread Lady.
I needed a simple side dish for a little beach picnic that was to accompany homemade Monte Cristo Sandwiches.
I thought lemon would be a good flavor profile to go along with it, and this recipe came to my mind. It’s so unassuming, but I loved seeing the surprised looks on the women’s faces when they tried it. It was my second most requested recipe to share.
My first being Stuffed Pumpkins I had served them two nights before. This creamy pasta has just a hint of lemon and the texture is unbeatable. You could most certainly serve it along side some grilled chicken and asparagus to bring it all together for a complete meal.
How To Make Lemon Pasta
- In a large, heavy bottom pot saute finely diced shallots in butter and olive oil over medium high heat until tender.
- Add in acini di pepe pastina and toast for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 3/4. Stir frequently to reduce scorching.
- Add in parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice
- Taste for salt and pepper.
- Turn off the heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot.
- Can garnish with more parmesan cheese and a lemon slice.
If you are a fan of the citrus tangy flavor, you must try these other recipes!
- Strawberry Lemonade Slush
- Lemon Raspberry Scones
- Lemon Cake
- Grilled Lemon Chicken
- Mini Lemon Cakes
- Lemon Tart recipe by Your Homebased Mom
Creamy Lemon Pastina Recipe
Creamy Lemon Pastina
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP Butter
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot Finely Diced
- 2 Cups Acini Di Pepe
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth
- 3/4 Cup Parmesan Freshly Grated
- Zest 1 Lemon
- Juice 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large, heavy bottom pot saute finely diced shallots in butter and olive oil over medium high heat until tender.
- Add in acini di pepe pastina and toast for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 3/4. Stir frequently to reduce scorching.
- Add in parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice
- Taste for salt and pepper.
- Turn off the heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot.
- Can garnish with more parmesan cheese and a lemon slice.
