ARTICHOKE BROTH PASTINA: A NONNA’S SPECIAL DETOX RECIPE

PastIina with artichoke broth is a very tasty and healthy soup.

It is well known that artichokes are a vegetable that is very good for our liver as it purifies and detoxifies it.

By eating artichokes in this way, we can absorb all the substances that are released during cooking.

It is also a way to get children to eat this vegetable, which they do not always like.

Quick and easy to prepare.

💛 Why Nonna Loves This Recipe

Nonna adores this recipe because it transforms just a few pantry ingredients into something magical.

Artichokes, rich in nutrients and earthy flavor, make a wonderful, delicate broth that perfectly carries tiny pasta pearls. It’s a smart, no-waste dish — delicious, digestible, and oh-so-traditional.

⏱️ Cooking Time

• Preparation: 15 minutes

• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

• Difficulty: Very Easy

• Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

• • 2 fresh artichokes

  • 1 clove garlic

  • ¾ cup (about 120 g) small pasta (like paternostini)

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Salt, to taste

  • 3 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (optional)

  🧑‍🍳 Method (with cherry tomatoes):

  1. Clean the artichokes by removing tough outer leaves and slicing each into 8 wedges. Soak in lemon water for 30 minutes.

  2. In a pot, lightly brown the garlic in olive oil.

  3. Add the drained artichokes and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring gently.

  4. Cover with plenty of water, add salt, and simmer until the artichokes are tender.

  5. Bring the broth to a boil and cook the pastina directly in it.

  6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmigiano, if desired.

🧾 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

👩‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

• Choose young, tender artichokes for a sweeter, more delicate broth.

• Add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra aroma.

• For extra richness, drizzle a bit more olive oil before serving.

• No pastina? Use broken spaghetti or small shapes like ditalini.

• Make it vegan by skipping the Parmigiano.

Artichoke Broth Pastina

Gentle, simple, and humble, this is the kind of meal Nonna would make when you needed comfort… or just something warm to lift the soul.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Italian Pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Notes

• 2 fresh artichokes
• 1 clove garlic
• ¾ cup (about 120 g) small pasta (like paternostini)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt, to taste
• 3 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Method (with cherry tomatoes):

1. Clean the artichokes by removing tough outer leaves and slicing each into 8 wedges. Soak in lemon water for 30 minutes.
2. In a pot, lightly brown the garlic in olive oil.
3. Add the drained artichokes and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring gently.
4. Cover with plenty of water, add salt, and simmer until the artichokes are tender.
5. Bring the broth to a boil and cook the pastina directly in it.
6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmigiano, if desired.

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