Estonian Milk Soup With Pasta Shapes (Makaroni-Piimasupp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

500 ml water (2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
100 g short pasta (1 cup)
750 ml whole milk (3 cups)
1 generous pinch sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Bring the water to a vigorous boil, add the salt and the pasta. Reduce to a simmer, then cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Add the milk, stir and cook for a few minutes longer, until the milk is hot and the pasta is fully cooked.
Season with the sugar and more salt, if necessary. Stir in the butter and serve.