noun
- Plural of pastina; very small pasta shapes, typically used in soups or for young children.
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form (pastina); countable only when referring to multiple types or servings.
Examples
- The recipe calls for a cup of pastinas to add to the chicken broth.
- My grandmother always made pastinas and broth when I was sick.
- Pastinas are small enough for toddlers to eat safely.
- The Italian market sells several varieties of pastinas.
- She stirred the pastinas into the simmering soup.