However, the term pastina can also refer to a traditional Italian comfort food dish made using this specific type of pasta. It’s commonly seen as Italy’s answer to chicken noodle soup ...

This hearty, simple soup recipe, or “Italian penicillin,” is comfort food at its finest. Italian pastina soup (like ribollita) dates back to Roman times and is loved for its quick cooking time ...

That conversation made me wonder why I haven't gone back to pastina?! This time of year is perfect for cozy comfort food and adding a sprinkling of childhood nostalgia to any dish instantly makes ...