Italian Penicillin Pastina Casserole: A 5-Ingredient Cozy Dinner

1. 1

   Gather all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. 3

   Microwave the mirepoix in a small bowl, uncovered, on High until thawed.

4. 4

   Continue microwaving the mirepoix on High until thawed, 1 to 2 minutes total.

5. 5

   Add the pastina, chicken broth, stock base, and thawed mirepoix to an 8- x 8-inch baking dish and stir gently to combine.

6. 6

   Cover with aluminum foil and place very gently in the oven.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until the pastina is slightly firm and the liquid is almost absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Carefully remove the foil and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

11. 11

    Recipe developed by Isabelle Easter.

• Calories 270.07 kcal Moderate
• Protein 14.56 g Good Source
• Carbs 44.1 g Moderate
• Total Fat 4.29 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 1.21 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 18.7 mg Moderate
• Sodium 817.93 mg High
• Fiber 3.45 g Moderate
• Sugar 1.55 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
• Calcium 70.99 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.68 mg Moderate
• Potassium 298.38 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 28.94 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 1.27 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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