The stelline will absorb a lot of the liquid of your soup if you’re not careful - they look small but will expand once they cook in the soup.

These Harissa and Honey Glazed Rainbow Carrots are probably the most comforting carrots you'll ever eat. Our version of stellini soup already has a lot of carbs in it as we add the stellini pasta and veggies, such as potato, but honestly, we can’t resist serving this soup with some bread on the side, such as a baguette. The Arab invasions of Sicily in the 8th Century are thought to be the origins of dried pasta ( pasta secca). Whether you’re a seasoned pasta lover or trying it for the first time, Stelline is sure to delight your taste buds. To give this veggie pasta soup a bit of a kick, add some red chilli flakes with the garlic and herbs.This approach doesn't require draining and is often used when adding other ingredients to the pot, such as butter and cheese which will melt and add liquid. I can't believe it's taken me 28 years of life to come up with the idea of making Chicken and Apple Meatballs. Then, add 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the pot and mix in the seasoning.

Ronzoni has discontinued their pastina, but Barilla, Prince, and San Giorno still make star shaped pastina. The egg gives it protein, the parmesan gives it real flavor, and a little butter gives it its silky smooth texture. Whisk in the egg and add a ladleful of hot broth, beating vigorously, adding more broth if necessary. Some cooks prefer less liquid, adding just enough water or broth so the pastina cooks through without scorching.The last major event to influence pasta’s early history was the Italian Diaspora, a mass migration of Italians from their country in the time between the Unification and World War I.