pastina
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pas·ti·na
(pă-stē'nə) 
n.
Tiny pieces of pasta, often cooked in soups or used as baby food.
n.
Tiny pieces of pasta, often cooked in soups or used as baby food.
[Italian, diminutive of pasta, pasta. See pasta.]
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Pastina
Pastina(Turkish: Şehriye) (literally "little pasta") is a variety of pasta consisting of tiny pieces of pasta available in a variety of shapes. It is the smallest type of pasta produced. It is made of wheat flour and may also include egg.
Pastina is typically used in broth soups in Italian cuisine, particularly for children.
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