Grow-Up Alphabet Pasta

A bowl of the grown-up alphabet pasta, sitting in a bowl on a countertop. A larger bowl of the pasta and a small plate of parsley sits next to the bowl

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Grow-Up Alphabet Pasta

Do you remember eating alphabet pasta as a child? It was a fun way to learn the alphabet while enjoying a bowl of warm soup. Well, why should kids have all the fun? My Grown-Up Alphabet Pasta is a fun and modern take one the childhood classic. Made with chicken broth, garlic, shallot, and butter, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano, it is a warm and cozy delight with every bite, And the best part? You can make it gluten-free by using orzo instead of the traditional alphabet pasta, so everyone can enjoy it!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free

Servings Servings

Calories 145kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Butter or substitue non-dairy butter
2 Shallots chopped
3 Cloves Garlic mashed
1 16 oz. Package Alphabet Pasta This is about 2 cups - I love this one!
4 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Parmigiano Reggiano Rind this is optional, but adds so much flavor!
2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 ½ Cups Parmigiano Regiano finely grated

Instructions

Heat a large pot, on the stove, over medium heat, and add your butter to it.
Next, once the butter has melted, add your chopped shallot and mashed garlic to the pot. Stir until the shallots soften, which should take approximately 5 minutes.
Then, add your dry alphabet pasta to the pot and stir until it's coated in the butter.
Continue to stir the dry pasta for about 3-4 minutes, until it starts to get golden in color and it smells nice and toasty.
Then, add in your chicken broth, Parmigano Regiano rind (if using), sea salt, and pepper, and stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn down the heat to low and allow the mixture to cook for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has absorbed.
Finally, stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano, serve, and enjoy! Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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