Tomato Pastina

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 cups chicken or veg stock
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• 9 oz pastina ((Note 1))
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp balsamic
• 2 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• Parmesan (finely shredded)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the butter to a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

2. 2

   Stir in the tomato puree, dried oregano, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine everything into a paste.

3. 3

   Pour in the stock and stir well to dissolve the tomato mixture into the broth. Raise the heat to high and bring to boil.

4. 4

   Add the pastina and stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pastina is tender.

5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, top with Parmesan and serve.