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Pastina da Parmigiano Reggiano

10 minutes

Pastina da Parmigiano Reggiano

By Marcelle van Rooyen

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
500 g Woolworths orecchiette pasta
1½ cups Woolworths Italian Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
4–5 T butter
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan. Once simmering, add the pasta, partially cover with a lid, and boil for 8–10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain the pasta, then immediately stir through the Parmesan and butter. Season and add more Parmesan if necessary.

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Food production: Marcelle Van Rooyen

Food assistant: Bianca Jones

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Romy Wilson

Masterfully made in Italy with the same passion, expertise and dedication as it was in the 12th century, Parmigiano Reggiano remains true to its heritage and flavour. Artisan cheesemakers use traditional methods of production, distinctive to the area of origin, to create the only authentic Parmesan cheese.

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Pastina da Parmigiano Reggiano

Pastina da Parmigiano Reggiano

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