tortellini
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.
Noun
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small ring-shaped stuffed pasta
