It's a rather small pasta, so it has similar perks to pastina in homemade soups. ... It's made from semolina pasta, unlike the star-shaped pasta we discussed at the top.

And I’d argue that the star-shaped pasta is a crucial component to making this comfort dish truly comforting. But if you can’t get your hands on it, any small pasta shape will do just fine.

Two years after disappearing from the shelves, one of New Jersey’s most beloved pasta shapes is back.. Pastina, the tiny star-shaped pasta that has long been an Italian comfort food staple, is ...

Ronzoni broke hearts last year when it discontinued its star-shaped pasta, but now, its fan-favorite Pastina is back! The brand appears to have quietly re-released the beloved variety, as it was ...