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Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan

Updated: Apr 21st 2020 β€’ Published: Jan 8th 2017 β€’ 115 Comments

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This Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan is pure comfort food! It is a bowl of wonderful, warming, healing amazingness. One spoonful and you know the world is going to start looking brighter. A whole bowl and you feel restored.

This Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan is pure comfort food! It is a bowl of wonderful, warming, healing amazingness.

One spoonful and you know the world is going to start looking brighter. A whole bowl and you feel restored.

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  • A super easy pasta soup
  • The broth matters
  • What pasta to use?
  • Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan

A super easy pasta soup

This Pasta with chicken broth will become your new favourite simple dinner.

The pasta is cooked in the chicken broth (stock) so it takes on all the delicious flavours. (For a more substantial dinner you can add shredded chicken)

Usually when you cook pasta you use plenty of boiling water and keep it at a rolling boil.

With this recipe to ensure the pasta packs a flavour punch, you want to use the lowest simmer possible. If the broth/stock starts to boil, it will evaporate out of the pan and there won’t be enough to cook your pasta fully.

So use a low simmer and you will be rewarded with a comforting bowl of pasta!

If your soup ends up too dry you can add extra broth or water to the pan at the end.

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The broth matters

The majority of the flavour in this dish comes from the chicken broth (chicken stock) so it needs to be the star of the show.

Homemade is best, as it has plenty of flavour and that unctuous richness that cartons can’t provide.

There are some great store bought options out there, but bottom of my list would be those crumbly over salty chicken stock cubes. They don’t taste of chicken, have no goodness in them and really will leave you with a below average dish!

The dish is Pasta with Chicken Broth; the broth is the key!

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This Italian classic pasta soup is pure comfort food!

What pasta to use?

This is a traditional Italian dish that usually uses pastina, the small star like pasta shapes.

I didn’t have them as to be honest they aren’t my favourite, I like pasta with a little more body to it, so I used these super cute teeny tiny tubes.

Risoni/orzo would work well too. I actually planned to use risoni but I realised I used it all up in my Tomato Risoni Salad!!!

Really it works well with any small pasta shape.

Butter is flavor

Don’t be put off by the butter in this, it is warm and comforting and just so good.

You can imagine being sat at an Italian kitchen table, feeling a little under the weathered being served big bowls of this by your Italian Nonna!

EnjoyΒ x

For more delicious pasta ideas why not try:

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  • Creamy Tomato Chicken Chorizo Pasta
  • Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
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  • Black Truffle Pasta
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Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan

This Pasta with Chicken Broth, Butter and Parmesan is pure comfort food! It is a bowl of wonderful, warming, healing amazingness. One spoonful and you know the world is going to start looking brighter. A whole bowl and you feel restored.
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth/stock
  • 2 cups small pasta shapes – pastina/stelline/orzo
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
  • black pepper
  • Salt to taste (you probably won’t need any)
  • fresh basil (parsley works well too)

Instructions

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and stir well
  • Turn the heat down to a very gently simmer and cook the pasta as per the packet instructions. Ensure you stir it during the cooking as you are only using a small amount of stock. (see notes)
  • Once the pasta is cooked, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter.
  • Use a slotted spoon to divide the pasta between the serving bowls.
  • Pour over the chicken stock. (See notes)
  • Add the parmesan, plenty of black pepper and garnish with your fresh herbs.

Notes

To ensure the 4 cups of broth/stock is enough to cook the pasta and leave you with some to spoon over, you need to cook this over a very low heat. This prevents some of the evaporation. If the mixture boils you will find you run out of stock.Β 
If this does happen add some boiling water to your pasta, not too much as you will dilute the wonderful chicken flavour.
When you serve add as little or as much of the buttery stock as you like. It really is a personal preference πŸ˜€Β 

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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  1. Bunny says

    Oct 20th 2019 at 5:48 am

    5 stars
    This is so simple packed with beautiful flavor! My whole family loves this soup. Especially the noodles. Something special about those little round noodles. It’s raining outside today and it’s 66 degrees and all we want for dinner is this perfectly satisfying soup. Thank you so much for sharing. We too will be adding this beauty to the family cookbook.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Oct 20th 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Oh Bunny,
      Thank you so much for your comment, this is one of our family favorites too, so it makes me so happy that it has a special place on your family table Cxx

      Reply
  2. Wendy Dameron says

    Oct 6th 2019 at 10:15 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I grew up on this dish, but we called it “stars” and our mom would make it for breakfast or when we weren’t feeling well. I still make it for myself some mornings when I am craving comfort and feeling nostalgic. The small stars do cook differently and absorb most of the broth, so if you are looking for more of a soup, ditalini is the way to go! Thanks for sharing the recipe and it’s great to know other people savor these easy comfort dish as well.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Oct 7th 2019 at 5:58 am

      Oh I would love this for breakfast! What a great comforting breakfast dish for when the weather is cold. Can’t believe I have never thought of having it when I first wake up. Thank you πŸ˜€
      The pasta stars are really hard to find here in Australia, but when I do find them I stock up as we love to add them to soups and stews.
      Thank you for stopping by Cx

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    Sep 21st 2019 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    I just made this for dinner — simple and delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Sep 23rd 2019 at 9:14 am

      Oh I am so pleased you enjoyed it Danielle πŸ˜€

      Reply
  4. Koren says

    Sep 14th 2019 at 8:19 am

    I normally don’t comment, but this recipe was wonderful. My 5 year old, who we call β€œlittle chef” is a soup connoisseur. We’ve recently started working more in the kitchen together (now that we have a better understanding that the kitchen is where the hot and sharp things are and it’s not a play ground). This was one of our first recipes we tried together. Very simple, but the flavors are very rich. He was raving and asked if we could add it to our family recipe book. Which I don’t have but I guess I will have to start! He has insisted that we make a big batch of it for our family game night with grandma and grandpa. Thank you so much for your recipe! You created family memories for us as well as filling our tummies and adding a new favorite to our line up!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Oct 9th 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Oh Koren!!!
      I missed this comment when it first came in!
      But thank you so much for coming back to comment.
      This has me beaming from ear to ear. I just love it!!!
      I am so pleased your son enjoyed the cooking and eating and I am honoured to be amongst your family memories.

      Cx

      Reply
  5. Gretchen says

    Aug 21st 2019 at 3:46 am

    5 stars
    I added frozen kale and it is amazing! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Aug 21st 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Oh I bet it was great with the green of the kale!
      So happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Pat says

    Aug 17th 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Can I freeze this soup?

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Aug 18th 2019 at 8:28 pm

      I haven’t tried freezing it Pat, but I suspect like minestrone and other pasta soups it won’t freeze well as the pasta will swell when it is defrosted.

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    Aug 17th 2019 at 2:39 am

    5 stars
    My new favorite comfort food. Made it for the whole family last time they we were all sick and it was perfect. Easy to do when you’re not feeling so hot. When it’s cool out and we are in a rush I like to pick up a rotisserie chicken and throw it in for some protein. Great easy weeknight meal!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Nov 21st 2019 at 5:14 am

      Oh I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
      Sorry for the late reply!
      It is just perfect when you are sick isn’t it!

      Reply
  8. Tera Leiding says

    Feb 26th 2019 at 2:43 pm

    Very delicious …thank you for yer yummy recipe…smiles!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Feb 28th 2019 at 10:06 pm

      Oh I am so happy you enjoyed it πŸ˜€

      Reply
  9. B.Scott says

    Feb 8th 2019 at 12:14 am

    Can I use Ghee?

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Feb 12th 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Scott, I haven’t tried it but I would think that it will work fine πŸ˜€

      Reply
  10. Kathlene M. says

    Jan 31st 2019 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    My kids wanted this every time they were sick growing up. Our version of Italian wedding soup. I have to send my daught pastini nodles in Florida, she can’t find them down there! So good.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Feb 22nd 2019 at 12:55 pm

      It really is just the best thing when you are sick isn’t it.
      I LOVE that you send your daughter pasta, food is the best set of mail to receive!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    Jan 23rd 2019 at 12:09 pm

    My Noni cooked us capelinni in chicken broth all the time. So good, and one of my favorites. Along with the memories.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Feb 22nd 2019 at 2:31 pm

      It really is just the best comfort food isn’t it.
      The broth is the key, so much flavor in homemade versions πŸ˜€

      Reply
  12. Anita Richards says

    Jan 13th 2019 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! This looks exactly like what I need right now! I never thought to put 1/2 a stick of butter into a soup before … pure genius! Thank you for your inspiration, this recipe is on the menu for next week! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Feb 22nd 2019 at 2:34 pm

      The butter just makes it sooooo good πŸ˜€
      i hope you enjoyed the soup.

      Reply
      • Anita Richards says

        Feb 23rd 2019 at 9:06 am

        Haha yes my sons loved it. Thank you very much. Brightest blessings to you my dear.

        Reply
      • Tracy says

        Sep 16th 2019 at 10:11 pm

        Do you use salted butter?

        Reply
        • Claire McEwen says

          Sep 17th 2019 at 10:47 am

          Hi Tracy, I usually use salted butter as I don’t often have unsalted in the house.
          Hope that helps πŸ˜€

          Reply
  13. Alex says

    Dec 20th 2018 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious… The best soup I have ever had!! I even add rotisserie chicken. Is this better with broth or stock?

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Dec 20th 2018 at 8:26 am

      Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my favourite comfort bowls.
      I think stock makes it better as stock tends to be made with bones so it has more gelatin in it and sort of tastes richer.
      But with the addition of the butter you can still get a rich soup with broth.

      Hope that helps, thank you so much for coming back to comment Cx

      Reply
  14. Michelle P says

    Oct 30th 2018 at 12:09 am

    I can’t seem to get the soup recipe book

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Nov 1st 2018 at 9:44 am

      Hi Michelle,
      Thank you, the link seems to be broken.
      Getting it fixed now, but I will email it over to you so you can get it straight away πŸ˜€

      Reply
  15. Tony says

    Sep 20th 2018 at 11:26 am

    How many grams (or ounces) of pasta are you using? I’m finding a cup of uncooked pasta can vary quite a bit depending on the shape.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Sep 20th 2018 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Tony,
      I work on each cup weighing around 100g. Hope that helps πŸ˜€

      Reply
      • Tony says

        Sep 21st 2018 at 8:24 am

        Thanks for the quick reply! Looking forward to trying this.

        Reply
  16. Jean says

    Sep 2nd 2018 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!!! I have a cold and it’s raining and I am literally eating a bowl of comfort. Thank you for improving my day ten fold!!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Sep 3rd 2018 at 6:16 am

      Hi Jean, YEAH πŸ˜€ I am so happy my soup was able to help!!
      I hope you are feeling better soon.

      Reply
  17. Suzy says

    Aug 28th 2018 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this for lunch and threw in some leftover roast chicken and frozen sweet corn to add veggies for the baby – absolutely delicious! I’m going to use this on our next camp trip as it was warm and filling, but so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Aug 28th 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Oh I am so pleased you enjoyed it πŸ˜€
      It would be a great meal to cook over the camp stove! Do let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  18. Kathy C. says

    Jun 20th 2018 at 6:14 am

    5 stars
    Great comfort food! I just had my gallbladder taken out last week and i’m still not able to eat normally. Made the soup only i added some carrots and celery, added the parm cheese and basil at the end. Sooooo good and this I can tolerate. Thank you for sharing this great and oh so simple recipe!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jun 20th 2018 at 9:20 am

      Kathy, thank you for coming back to comment, I am so happy that this pasta worked for you after your operation. And I hope you are able to eat normally again soon x

      Reply
  19. Kate says

    Jun 6th 2018 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    I’m so happy I tried this! I added a little more broth as I wanted it to be a little more soup-y, and it was great! sooo simple. Will absolutely make again. Can something like this be frozen?

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jun 17th 2018 at 2:28 pm

      Thank you for stopping back to comment.
      Sorry it has taken me over a week to reply!
      I always find that when I freeze pasta it ends up a bit soggy. I think as it defrosts it absorbs more liquid maybe. You could try under cooking the pasta and then freezing but I haven’t tried that so not sure if it would work. Sorry I can’t be more help πŸ™

      Reply
  20. Katie says

    Mar 27th 2018 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    We’ve all been sick. My kids love pasta! Will hardly eat anything else. This is a lifesaver! Pasta and making sure they are getting fluid ?? PLUS Momma likes it too! Total win in my book!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Apr 13th 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Sorry to hear your kids have been unwell! Such a awful thing when they are sick and you just want to make it better for them.
      I hope a bowl of this helped πŸ˜€
      Homemade chicken broth is the key.

      Reply
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