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Creamy Lemon Pastina

Creamy Lemon Pastina is infused with fresh lemon, butter, parmesan cheese, and cream. All brought together with the tiniest pasta.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cheese, lemon, parmesan, pasta, pasta salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Author Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
Cost $6

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.