tortellini

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The chef prepares fresh tortellini in the kitchen.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of small, ring-shaped pasta that is stuffed, typically with a mixture of meat, cheese, or vegetables. It is a traditional Italian pasta.

Usage

The word "tortellini" is a countable noun, but it is often used in a plural sense to refer to multiple pieces or a serving of this pasta. It is typically boiled and served with a sauce, such as a broth, cream sauce, or tomato sauce.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For dinner, we had tortellini with a rich Alfredo sauce.
  • The chef makes the tortellini fresh daily, stuffing it with ricotta and spinach.
  • A bowl of chicken tortellini soup is very comforting.

Advanced Usage

• "tortellini in brodo": A classic Italian dish where tortellini are served in a clear, flavorful broth.
  • The restaurant's signature dish is tortellini in brodo, just like in Bologna.

Variants and Related Words

• Tortelloni (noun): A larger version of tortellini, often with a different filling.
  • Tortelloni are typically stuffed with ricotta and herbs.

Synonyms

• Filled pasta: A general term for any pasta with a stuffing.
• Stuffed pasta: Another general descriptive term.

Related Phrases

• To stuff tortellini: The action of filling the pasta dough.
  • It takes skill to stuff tortellini neatly.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small ring-shaped stuffed pasta