Pastina
Pastina (Italian: literally, "little pasta") is a variety of pasta consisting of tiny pieces of pasta, typically of a round (irregular) shape with a diameter of about 1.6 millimetres (1/16").[1] It is the smallest type of pasta produced. It is made of wheat flour and may also include egg. In Italy, pastina is a general term referring to many small shapes of pasta. In North America, however, the term pastina is usually used to refer to one type of pastina: "stellina."
Type | Pasta |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Main ingredients | Wheat flour |
Pastina is used in many different ways in Italian cuisine, including as an ingredient of soup, desserts, infant food and also, alone, as a distinct and unique pasta dish.[2]
Ronzoni, the flagship brand of New World Pasta, discontinued its use of pastina in January 2023.
References
- "What Is Pastina and How Do You Cook It?". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- npapastafits (2018-08-24). "Pastina". Share the Pasta. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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