One of the less popular Italian dishes is pastina, a name that literally translates to "small" or "tiny" pasta. Pastina is used in so many Italian soup pastas, and it is considered one of Italy's ...

These little shapes, often star-like or small grains, cook quickly and are perfect for soups, broths, and creamy dishes. Many Italian families introduce pastina as one of the first solid foods for ...

We were right at first. He devoured everything and questioned nothing. Before he turned one, his favorite dish was boiled ...

Pastina soup, made with warming broth and tiny pasta stars, has been known by many names in many households, but one of the ...

The sweetness from the carrots is balanced against a little spice from the black pepper—altogether a bear hug of a dish that’s nutritious as well. —Kendra Vaculin, test kitchen editor ...