Stelline, meaning “little stars” in Italian, is a charming and versatile pasta that adds a playful and delicate touch to meals. This tiny pasta is a beloved ingredient in Italy, especially in soups, where its star-shaped design adds both fun and elegance to the dish. While it’s often used in light, brothy dishes, it’s also great in salads or as a base for light sauces.
Although Stelline is often associated with comfort food for children, it also has a place in the kitchens of home cooks and chefs who appreciate its ability to add a unique, visually striking element to a wide variety of dishes. It is a common ingredient in Italian home cooking, where it can be found in classic Italian broths or mixed into vegetable-based soups for an added texture and flavor.
Ingredients and Characteristics:
- Made from 100% durum wheat semolina and water (no eggs)
- Star-shaped, tiny pasta
- Perfect for soups, salads, and light broths
- Absorbs flavors well, adding a delightful texture to dishes
Cooking Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add stelline and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain and add to your favorite broth or sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
- Stelline Soup: Use in a classic Italian vegetable or chicken broth, creating a comforting and light dish.
- Stelline in Minestrone: Add to a minestrone soup for extra texture and to make the dish more filling.
- Stelline Salad: Use in a refreshing pasta salad with olive oil, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.
- Stelline with Pesto: Toss with a light pesto sauce for a simple yet flavorful dish.
Storage Instructions:
- Store uncooked pasta in a cool, dry place, away from moisture.
- If cooked, refrigerate stelline in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Stelline can also be frozen after cooking. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply heat in a saucepan with broth or sauce.
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