Chicken Pastina

Ingredients

• 4 cups prepared chicken broth
• salt to taste
• 1 cup star-shaped pastina , or acini di pepe
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• extra-virgin olive oil , for drizzling

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Taste; season with salt if needed.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium, and stir in pastina. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 seconds less than the package directions, 5 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off heat, and stir in black pepper, butter, and some of the grated cheese. Stir constantly until butter disappears.

4. 4

   Ladle pastina into hot bowls. Top with more freshly ground black pepper and remaining Parmigiano Reggiano; drizzle with olive oil and serve.