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Acini di pepe (Italian: [ˈaːtʃini di ˈpeːpe]; lit. ' seeds of pepper ') is a type of pasta. Acini is the plural of acino whose root is the Latin word acinus.In both Latin and Italian, the word means 'grape' or 'grape-stones', with the "stones of a grape" being the seeds of the grape.
Although pastina is the name for an entire family of miniature pasta shapes, it is also used to describe the most basic one in this family – small spheres, smaller than acini di pepe: Little pasta Piombi: Spheres slightly larger than acini di pepe "Leads" as in lead shot Pearl pasta Ptitim: Rice grains, spheres or other forms Flakes
Frogeye salad (also frog-eye salad or frog's eye salad alternatively fish-eye salad or fish's eye salad) is a type of sweet pasta salad (dessert salad) made with small, round acini di pepe pasta, whipped topping, and egg yolks.
1. Frog Eye Salad. There is nothing froggy about this dessert-like dish from Utah. Tiny round pasta called acini di pepe are mixed with pudding, Cool Whip, and canned fruit for a spin on ambrosia.
Pastina (lit. ' little pasta ') is a variety of pasta consisting of tiny pieces, typically of a round (irregular) shape with a diameter of about 1.6 millimetres (1/16"). [1]
Ptitim also resemble some products of the pastina family, in particular acini di pepe, orzo ("risoni") and stellini. However, unlike pastina, the ptitim grains are pre-baked/toasted [14] to give them their chewy texture and nutty flavor. [6]
It is similar to Acini di pepe and Couscous though the physical form of the pasta is closer to Maftoul as well as Moghrabieh. As it dates back to the 14th century it is currently unknown if the method was derived from North African couscous recipes brought to Sardinia by immigrants or if it was developed independently. [3]
Cappelletti (Italian: [kappelˈletti]) are ring-shaped stuffed pasta so called for the characteristic shape that resembles a hat (cappello in Italian).Compared to tortellini, they have a different shape, larger size, thicker dough and different filling.