Pastina al Latte Recipe

from Pasta Grammar

https://pastagrammar.com/blogs/recipes/3-ways-to-cook-pastina-pasta-perfect-for-kids-guilty-pleasure-for-adults

This dish is made with pastina cooked and served directly in milk, then seasoned with plenty of cheese. Italian mac and cheese!

Makes: 1 adult serving, 2 kids’ servings

Cook Time: 20 minutes

For this recipe, you will need:

• 1 ½ cups (355 milliliters) whole milk, or to taste
• Salt
• A pinch of grated nutmeg (optional)
• 3 ounces (85 grams) pastina pasta
• Grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, to taste
• A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

Heat the milk in a small pot over medium heat and season it with a few big pinches of salt. Optionally, add a pinch of grated nutmeg as well. Once the milk begins to simmer, add the pasta and stir.

Reduce the heat and keep the milk simmering but not boiling, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente to your taste. As the pasta nears completion, you can add more warm milk as needed if you would like a soupier result. Just be aware that the pasta will thicken substantially in the next step.

Turn off the heat and stir in plenty of grated Parmigiano (you can never have too much) and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.