Golden Comfort Acini di Pepe
A warm, creamy, cozy bowl of acini di pepe simmered in nourishing bone broth, milk, turmeric, and Parmesan. Silky, soothing, and perfect for sick days, cold weather, picky eaters, or anyone who needs comfort in a bowl. Ready in just 20 minutes.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups acini di pepe uncooked
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups chicken bone broth
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter for topping (use a high-quality butter if possible)
Instructions
Toast the pasta:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add acini di pepe, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
Simmer in broth:
- Pour in the chicken bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the broth is absorbed.
Add milk:
- Stir in the whole milk while stirring constantly. Continue cooking 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and creamy.
Finish:
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan and the final tablespoon of high-quality butter. Add more cracked pepper to taste.