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Preparation
1. Heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil.
3. Add acini di pepe pasta, cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
4. Adjust seasoning, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
About the Recipe
A simple, nostalgic Italian soup of tiny pasta pearls simmered in tomato-garlic broth. Cozy, quick, and perfect with bread for dipping.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup acini di pepe pasta
Salt & black pepper
Fresh basil leaves
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