Mama Stellas Straciatella Recipes

STRACCIATELLA SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken stock to a simmer in a medium-size saucepan.
• Whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, parsley, and salt. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the stock while stirring. Continue to stir until the eggs are set, about 1 minute. Add baby spinach and stir to wilt. Serve immediately.

STRACCIATELLA SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth to a simmer in a pot over high heat. Taste broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
• Whisk eggs, parsley, semolina flour, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and pecorino Romano cheeses, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg together in a bowl until well blended.
• While stirring the simmering broth, slowly pour egg mixture into the broth. Bring mixture back up to a simmer. The liquid will be slightly cloudy initially and clear as broth heats.
• Serve in bowls; garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

STRACCIATELLA

Steps:

• Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan. Add onion and garlic; cook till onion is soft. Add chicken strips and cook 2-3 minutes or till no longer pink. Add broth, water, spinach, and pasta. Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 5-7 minutes till chicken and pasta are cooked.
• Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and both peppers.
• Bring soup back to a boil, and add egg mixture in a slow steady stream, using a back and forth motion. Remove from heat as soon as egg has set. Pour into 4 bowls, sprinkle each serving with cheese.

MAMA STELLA'S STRACIATELLA

Steps:

• Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
• With a whisk, mix the eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Make sure the stock is not boiling and slowly pour in the egg and cheese mixture. Wait a minute for the eggs to just set. Gently stir in the parsley, slightly breaking up the cooked egg. Turn off heat and season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and serve immediately.