Pastina
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Type | Pasta |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Main ingredients | Wheat flour |
Pastina(lit. 'little pasta') is a variety ofpastaconsisting of tiny pieces, 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 ofwheat flourand may also includeegg.Pastina is a general term referring to many small shapes of pasta. Pastina is used in many different ways inItalian cuisine,including as an ingredient ofsoup,desserts, infant food and also, alone, as a distinct and unique pasta dish.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"What Is Pastina and How Do You Cook It?".The Spruce Eats.Retrieved3 January2023.
- ^npapastafits (24 August 2018)."Pastina".Share the Pasta.Retrieved3 January2023.