Pasta en Brodo

Prep: 5

Cook: 20

Total: 25m

A simple, soul-warming bowl of stuffed pasta cooked directly in parmesan-infused beef bone broth. This is the kind of recipe that’s only as good as the broth you start with, and if you start with a great one, it’s one of the best things you’ll ever eat. Twenty minutes, one pot, no fuss.

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Ingredients

8 cups beef bone broth – my recipe here
1 parmesan rind
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
Several grinds of black pepper
12 ounces store-bought agnolotti
Freshly grated parmesan, to finish
More black pepper, to finish

Instructions

Pour the beef bone broth into a medium pot and add the parmesan rind, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and let it go for about 10 minutes. The rind will start to soften and melt around the edges, adding a salty, nutty depth to the broth. Taste it, it should be well-seasoned and savory on its own.
Add the agnolotti directly to the simmering broth and cook according to the package instructions, usually 3–5 minutes. The pasta will release a little starch into the broth as it cooks, which is a good thing, it gives the liquid slightly more body.
Fish out the parmesan rind. Ladle the brodo and pasta into bowls. Finish with a generous shower of freshly grated parmesan and more black pepper.

Notes

On the broth: This recipe exists to showcase your broth, so use the best you have. My anchovy-roasted beef bone broth is what I reach for here. If your broth is unseasoned, you may need a bit more salt.
Pasta swaps: Tortellini, cappelletti, or any small stuffed pasta works in place of agnolotti. For a simpler option, ditalini, acini di pepe, or small shells are all great. Adjust cooking time based on whatever you use.
On the parmesan rind: Save your rinds in a bag in the freezer. They’re too good to throw away. If you don’t have one, the recipe still works, just add a little extra grated parmesan at the end to compensate.

Find it online: https://carmeninthegarden.com/pasta-en-brodo/