tortellini

tortellini Definition

tor·tel·lini (tôrt′ə lē′nē)

noun

pasta in tiny ring-shaped or round pieces, filled with meat, vegetables, etc., and served with a sauce or in a broth

Etymology: It (pl.), dim. of tortella, dim. of torta: see torte

tortellini Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

ricotta: I can recommend the baked aubergine and the spinach and ricotta tortellini, both at around 15 euros.

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