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Small uncooked smooth ditalini tubes with open centers on a wooden surface.

Ditalini

Ditalini are miniature thimble-shaped pasta tubes, smaller than ditali and suited to soups.

Shape
Miniature thimble-shaped tubes
Try with
Clear broth or creamy soup

The miniature thimble in broth

Think of ditalini as the smaller member of the thimble family. De Cecco identifies its Ditali Piccoli Lisci as ditalini and suggests light broth with finely cut vegetables or croutons, as well as creamy soups. Try them when you want a tiny hollow shape in the spoon.

The right tools for it

Picked for this food.

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid, 8 qt

    For cooking the pasta in water or broth, following the recipe or package directions.

    Amazon
  • Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Stockpot with Cover, 12 qt

    A big clad stockpot with room for a full batch of broth.

    Amazon

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