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 one-sixteenth of an inch. It is the smallest type of pasta produced. It is made of wheat flour and may also include egg.
- For the Italian village in Tuscany, see Pastina, Santa Luce.
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| 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.
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