PASTINA ALL’UOVO (EGG PASTINA SOUP)

A warm and comforting Italian classic, Pastina all’Uovo is a dish often prepared for children but loved by the whole family.

The delicate vegetable broth, combined with fresh egg yolk and tiny pasta, creates a creamy, nourishing bowl of comfort that’s ready in just a few minutes.

Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something simple and wholesome.

👩‍🍳 Recipe Details

• Servings: 4

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Cook Time: 5 minutes

• Total Time: 10 minutes

🥣 Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth (about 180 g)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable purée (from the broth)

• 2 tablespoons pastina (about 30 g)

• 1 fresh organic egg yolk

• 1–2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

🍴 Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, warm the vegetable broth together with the vegetable purée.

2. Wash the egg thoroughly under running water and dry it carefully.

3. Crack the egg, separate the yolk from the white, and place the yolk in a small bowl.

4. Add the pastina to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions (about 4 minutes).

5. When 1 minute of cooking remains, add the egg yolk directly into the pastina and whisk vigorously with a small whisk until fully incorporated.

6. Transfer the egg pastina into serving bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

💡 Notes & Tips

• Always choose the freshest eggs, preferably organic, for the best flavor and food safety.

• You can adjust the consistency by adding a little more broth if you prefer it soupier.

• This recipe is ideal for kids but equally delicious for adults seeking comfort food.

📊 Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 110 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 10 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 6 g

• Fiber: 1 g

EGG PASTINA SOUP

Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something simple and wholesome.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Course Italian Pasta, Italian Soups

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Notes

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth (about 180 g)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable purée (from the broth)
• 2 tablespoons pastina (about 30 g)
• 1 fresh organic egg yolk
• 1–2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

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🍴 Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, warm the vegetable broth together with the vegetable purée.
2. Wash the egg thoroughly under running water and dry it carefully.
3. Crack the egg, separate the yolk from the white, and place the yolk in a small bowl.
4. Add the pastina to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions (about 4 minutes).
5. When 1 minute of cooking remains, add the egg yolk directly into the pastina and whisk vigorously with a small whisk until fully incorporated.
6. Transfer the egg pastina into serving bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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