Acini di Pepe

Acini di Pepe are very small pasta, about the size of peppercorns. They're meant to be cooked in and served in a light soup, such as a broth.

They can also be used for pasta salads.

Made from semolina. Bring broth to a boil. When the broth reaches a boil, add the Acini di Pepe and lower the heat. Cook 6 minutes to serve tender to the bite or for salads; 8 minutes to serve soft (which is acceptable, as this is a soup.)

Per person, allow 7 oz (200 ml) of broth. Allow 1 oz (30g) of Acini di Pepe for a thin soup; 1.5 oz (40g) for a thicker one.Orzo

Sometimes also spelt "Acini de Pepe."

Also called:

Pasta for Salads

Acini di Pepe, Annelli Pasta, Cappellini, Conchigliette, Ditali, Farfalline, Fedelini, Fregola, Orzo, Scucuzun

Noodles, Pasta for Baking, Pasta for Salads, Pasta for Sauce, Pasta for Stuffing, Stuffed Pasta