Easy Pastina Recipe (Beef Pastina)
This easy pastina recipe combines Italian comfort food with Vietnamese pho spices for a cozy, aromatic bowl in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 2
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 5 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 cup pastina
- 4-5 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, star anise, cinnamon stick, black cardamom pod, and fennel seeds to the pot. Toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spices become fragrant. This step is crucial.
- Transfer the spices to a tea bag and tie it securely.
- Add 4 cups of the beef broth to the same pot and drop in the spice bag. Bring the broth to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow spices to infuse into the broth.
- Remove and discard the spice bag (squeeze it gently to extract any excess broth).
- Bring the broth back to a boil and add the pastina. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the pastina soaks up the broth. Add more broth for a soupier pastina and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1790mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg
