Creamy Tomato Basil Mascarpone Stelline Pastina

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

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A quick and easy pastina recipe bursting with flavor. Creamy cherry tomato stelline with Parmigiano, mascarpone and fresh basil.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 1 cup stelline or other tiny pasta

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• 2 tbsp. mascarpone

• Extra virgin olive oil to finish

• Fresh basil for garnish

• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and simmer over medium-low heat until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst. Add salt to taste.

2. Add the stelline and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and stir continuously until the stelline is fully cooked. Add more chicken broth if needed.

3. Once the stelline is fully cooked, remove from heat and stir in the Parmigiano and mascarpone. Add more salt to taste.

4. Plate and top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, basil and more grated Parmigiano.