The difference

Anellini vs Ditalini

Both are tiny soup shapes, but anellini are little smooth rings, hoops barely wider than a grain, while ditalini are short ridged tubes cut straight across. The ring is open and flat, the tube has length and walls. Both vanish into a brothy soup, ditalini with a bit more body.

Gouache illustration of Anellini

Anellini

Family: Pastina
Size: 10 mm across
Surface: Smooth
Cook: n/a

Wants: Neapolitan ragu, Ragu, Tomato sauce

Gouache illustration of Ditalini

Ditalini

Family: Pastina
Size: 4 to 8 mm long
Surface: Ridged
Cook: 7 to 11 min

Wants: Bean and legume soups, Broth, Tomato sauce

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