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Tiny dry stelline pasta scattered on a pale surface.

Stelline

Stelline are tiny star-shaped pasta pieces suited to broth and creamy soups.

Shape
Tiny stars
Try with
Clear broth or creamy soup

Stars in a clear broth

De Cecco’s small-star Stellette are a documented example of this soup shape. The producer suggests clear broth or consommé with finely cut vegetables or croutons, and also creamy soups. Try a clear broth when you want the little stars to remain easy to see 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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