Pastina with Liquid Gold | Comforting Acini di Pepe Recipe

Pastina with Liquid Gold

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the stock
Combine the 2 cups Liquid Gold and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a gentle boil.

2. Add the pastina
Stir in the acini di pepe. Reduce heat to keep it at a lively simmer.

3. Cook
Cook for 8–9 minutes, stirring often so it doesn’t stick.
The pasta will absorb most of the liquid and turn creamy.

4. Optional: Add spinach
Stir in the baby spinach during the last minute.
Let it wilt right into the pastina.

5. Finish
Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and Pecorino until silky.
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.

6. Serve
Spoon into bowls and top with more Pecorino.
Add a drizzle of EVOO or lemon if you like.

Notes

• Using 3 cups total liquid gives a perfect creamy-but-loose texture.