For the village in Tuscany, see Pastina, Santa Luce.

Pastina () is a variety of pasta consisting of tiny pieces, typically of a round (irregular) shape with a diameter of about 2 millimetres (0.079 inches).[1] It is the smallest type of pasta produced. It is made of wheat flour and may also include egg. Pastina is a general term referring to many small shapes of pasta. It 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]

It is also referred to as "Italian penicillin".[3] Stanley Tucci's follow-up memoir "What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts)" mentions in his book cooking pastina, "that Italian cure-all", for his son.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "What Is Pastina and How Do You Cook It?". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ npapastafits (2018-08-24). "Pastina". Share the Pasta. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  3. ^ Jacqui (2023-02-04). "What is Pastina Pasta?". The Pasta Project. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  4. ^ WHAT I ATE IN ONE YEAR | Kirkus Reviews