samhexum Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 This macaroni move is giving Italian-American comfort food fans some serious agita. Pastina, the tiny, star-shaped pasta boiled for soup or prepared with butter and heaps of Parmesan cheese, could be in danger of becoming extinct after US-based brand Ronzoni announced Tuesday it would cease production of the product. The shocking communiqué had carb lovers begging the brand to reconsider — and prompted online petitions, hoarding and price-gouging, with bids for a box starting at $20 on eBay. “After extensive efforts, we regretfully announce that Ronzoni Pastina is being discontinued,” the brand posted on Instagram, citing supply-chain issues. “Unfortunately, our long-term supplier informed us that they would no longer be making Ronzoni Pastina as of January 2023,” the brand continued. “We searched extensively for an alternative solution, but were unable to identify a viable option to make Pastina in the same beloved small shape, size and standards you have come to expect.” While other brands make pastina, Ronzoni is a household name for many fans, who expressed their devastation on social media. When I was a young'n this was a staple in our home, but I think I bought it once as an adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I buy Barilla brand anyway...so not panicking yet. I imagine there is some extra processing involved in making this tiny treat...so I'm sure Ronzoni's boys in suits decided they could increase profit by dumping the most labor-intensive product. Redwine56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudynate Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I use orzo when I want a small pasta, like for soup. Usually, I get DeCecco. Buff Daddy and Redwine56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Pastina was a staple in my house growing up. It was made for whomever had a stomach ache, as it was bland and easy to digest. MikeBiDude and samhexum 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) I’m not a fan of pasta, so I use my spiralizer to make yellow squash “spaghetti”. I serve meat balls and marinara sauce over them for a delicious paleo meal. Also make a scratch Bolognese and serve it the same way. Edited February 1, 2023 by Pensant samhexum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff Daddy Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Oh Fa! Pastina was a every week thing in my house. Back in the day Ronzoni was the King 👑 of Macaroni. Once the big guys bought them out it changed. On Sundays the Italian radio station in NY WHOM was sponsored by Ronzoni from 12-12:30. Grandma making the sauce. How I wish to go back for a couple of hours. + Pensant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, Buff Daddy said: Back in the day Ronzoni was the King 👑 of Macaroni. I remember the Ronzoni factory on Northern Blvd in Queens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 In Philly they pronounced it Ron-zoe-nee, stretching the o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff Daddy Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Yes Philadelphia. Water Ice, Tomato 🍅 pie. I think many Italians in Philadelphia are from Abruzzi. In New York most of the Italians that I know and knew are Sicilian, or Napolitano, a few Barasi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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