Tortellini

Tortellini is a type of pasta that originates from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. It is typically made from a combination of flour, water and eggs. The dough is then rolled out into a thin sheet and cut into small squares. Each square is then filled with a small amount of filling, such as cheese or meat, and then folded into a triangular shape. The tortellini are then cooked in boiling water until they float to the surface.

The history of tortellini recipes can be traced back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the pasta was known as tortelli and was made from a variety of different fillings, including vegetables, cheese and meat. The earliest known recipe for tortelli dates back to the 13th century and was included in a cookbook known as the Liber de Coquina.

Tortellini became particularly popular in the region of Bologna during the Renaissance. At that time, the pasta was often served as a first course, or starter, before the main meal. Today, tortellini is enjoyed all over Italy and is often served in a broth or with a creamy sauce.

Advice

When making tortellini, it is important to use fresh ingredients for the best results. Start by preparing the dough, which should be a combination of all-purpose flour, eggs, and salt. After the dough is rolled out, use a round cookie cutter or knife to cut circles of dough that are large enough to wrap around the filling. The filling should be a combination of ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan cheese to add flavor. Once the dough circles are filled, carefully fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to form a half-moon shape. Finally, bring the two ends of each half-moon together to form a ring and press the edges together to seal the tortellini. With a bit of patience and practice, you can create delicious tortellini.

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Recipes

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Cheesy Baked Tortellini

  • olive oil
  • purchased cheese tortellini
  • mascarpone cheese
  • italian parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • smoked mozzarella
  • thyme
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Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale

  • cheese tortellini
  • italian sausage
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • mccormick basil herb grinder
  • mccormick oregano herb grinder
  • onion
  • tomato
  • mccormick parsley herb grinder
  • sherry
  • carrot
  • celery
  • lacinato
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • parmesan cheese
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Pesto Tortellini Salad

  • pesto
  • artichoke heart
  • salami
  • tomato
  • lemon
  • cheese tortellini
  • mozzarella ball
  • balsamic vinegar
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Tortellini

  • farina
  • lonza di maiale
  • mortadella
  • noce moscata
  • parmigiano reggiano dop
  • prosciutto crudo
  • sale fino
  • uovum
  • uovum
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Tortellini Soup

  • thyme
  • tomato
  • fennel
  • onion
  • parsley
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • vegetable broth
  • kale
  • cheese tortellini
  • kale pesto dollop
  • black pepper
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Tortellini in brodo

  • acqua fredda
  • biancostato di manzo
  • carote
  • chiodi di garofano
  • cipolle bianche
  • farina
  • gallina andfrac12
  • lonza di maiale
  • mortadella
  • noce moscata
  • parmigiano reggiano dop
  • prosciutto crudo
  • sale fino
  • sale
  • sedano coste
  • uovum
  • uovum
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Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Tortellini Soup.

  • cheddar cheese
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • black bean
  • red enchilada sauce
  • veggie broth
  • garlic
  • cheese tortellini
  • corn tortilla
  • salt amount
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • lime
  • lime zest
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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

  • onion powder
  • spinach
  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • heavy cream
  • oregano
  • basil
  • petite tomato
  • butter
  • refrigerator cheese tortellini
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

  • carrot
  • heavy cream
  • ground pork sausage
  • italian seasoning
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • tomato paste
  • cheese tortellini
  • kale
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • salt
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Sausage Tortellini Soup

  • water
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • cornstarch
  • italian sausage
  • tomato
  • basil
  • oregano
  • beef broth
  • cheese tortellini
  • parmesan cheese
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Creamy Tortellini Soup

  • butter
  • olive oil
  • italian seasoning
  • onion
  • spinach
  • parmesan cheese
  • heavy cream
  • basil
  • all purpose flour
  • basil
  • tomato
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • cheese tortellini
  • tomato sauce
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Vegetable Tortellini Soup

  • olive oil
  • parsley flake
  • cheese tortellini
  • tomato
  • rosemary
  • onion
  • carrot
  • better than bouillon vegetable base
  • italian seasoning
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • celery
  • vegetable broth
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
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Tortellini Salad

  • navy bean
  • basil
  • artichoke heart
  • onion
  • cheese tortellini
  • arugula
  • cherry tomato
  • pepperoncini pepper
  • italian dressing
  • pecorino cheese
  • red pepper flake
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Baked Tortellini with Kale Pesto

  • pepper
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • garlic
  • cheese tortellini
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko breadcrumb
  • tomato
  • parsley
  • pine nut
  • mozzarella cheese
  • kale
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Creamy Pesto Tortellini

  • cherry tomato
  • sunflower seed
  • basil pesto
  • garlic powder
  • cheese tortellini
  • caesar salad dressing
  • parmesan cheese
  • green onion
  • black olife
  • basil
  • salt
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • italian seasoning
  • rosemary
  • cheese tortellini
  • bay leaf
  • chicken flavor better than bouillon
  • onion
  • basil
  • bell pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • chicken breast
  • carrot
  • chicken broth
  • mushroom
  • black pepper
  • basil
  • salt
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Tomato Tortellini Soup

  • onion
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • heavy cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • oregano
  • rosemary
  • tomato sauce
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • cheese tortellini
  • tomato
  • chicken broth
  • salt
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Spinach Tortellini Soup

  • parmesan cheese
  • onion
  • petite tomato
  • cheese tortellini
  • bay leaf
  • chicken flavor better than bouillon
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese rind
  • italian seasoning
  • spinach
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • chicken stock
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
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Homemade Mushroom Tortellini Recipe

  • olive oil
  • salt
  • thyme
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg pasta dough
  • red wine
  • shallot
  • butter
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • mushroom
  • oyster mushroom
  • shiitake mushroom
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Tortellini Al Forno

  • garlic
  • cheese filled tortellini
  • mozzarella cheese
  • italian seasoning
  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • bacon
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Tortellini Salad

  • black olife
  • italian green olife
  • garlic
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • grape tomato
  • italian seasoning
  • garbanzo bean
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • peperoncini pepper
  • peppadew pepper
  • marinated artichokes oil
  • basil
  • marinated artichoke
  • balsamic vinegar
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • mozzarella ball
  • cheese filled tortellini
  • genoa salami
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Sausage Tortellini Soup

  • parmesan cheese
  • onion
  • italian sausage
  • garlic
  • cheese tortellini
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • bay leaf
  • zucchini
  • italian seasoning
  • red wine
  • black pepper
  • sugar
  • carrot
  • beef stock
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Vegan Veggie Tortellini Soup

  • olive oil
  • vegan butter
  • oregano
  • vegan tortellini
  • sweet potato
  • onion
  • white wine
  • celery
  • carrot
  • basil
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • cashew cream
  • kale
  • vegetable broth
  • dairy parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • black pepper
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Tortellini in Brodo

  • ingredient
  • bay leaf
  • butter
  • dough
  • nutmeg
  • peppercorn
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • egg
  • pork loin
  • qt beef broth
  • all purpose flour
  • mortadella
  • prosciutto crudo
  • egg
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Creamy Tortellini Soup

  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • italian sausage
  • garlic
  • italian seasoning
  • cheese tortellini
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • bay leaf
  • heavy cream
  • rosemary
  • salt
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • carrot
  • beef broth
  • spinach
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Chicken Tortellini Soup

  • thyme
  • onion
  • italian parsley
  • black pepper
  • smoked kielbasa sausage
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken
  • spinach
  • better than bouillon~chicken flavor
  • bay leaf
  • tortellini
  • olive oil
  • celery
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • leftovers chicken broth
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
cheese tortellini
parmesan cheese
garlic
onion
olive oil
black pepper
tomato
basil
carrot
butter
heavy cream
spinach
italian seasoning
parsley
bay leaf
chicken broth
italian sausage
all purpose flour
red pepper flake
rosemary
egg
celery
oregano
thyme
tortellini
chicken stock
water
sage
kale
vegetable broth
chicken
shallot
lemon
balsamic vinegar
uovum
tomato sauce
chicken breast
italian parsley
pasta sauce
ricotta cheese
nutmeg
tomato paste
artichoke heart
mortadella
prosciutto crudo
mozzarella cheese
milk
zucchini
lemon juice
cherry tomato
mushroom
butternut squash
walnut
dill
sherry
mozzarella ball
farina
lonza di maiale
noce moscata
parmigiano reggiano dop
sale fino
pea
petite tomato
beef broth
chive
bacon
basil pesto
green onion
black olife
oyster mushroom
chicken flavor better than bouillon
bell pepper
garbanzo bean
red wine
cheese filled tortellini
egg yolk
garlic parsley salt
purchased cheese tortellini
mascarpone cheese
smoked mozzarella
parmesan crisp
wonton wrapper
herbs de provence
cranberry
amaretti cooky
vegetable bouillon paste
mushroom tortellini
mccormick basil herb grinder
mccormick oregano herb grinder
mccormick parsley herb grinder
lacinato
pesto
salami
fennel
kale pesto dollop
acqua fredda
biancostato di manzo
carote
chiodi di garofano
cipolle bianche
gallina andfrac12
sale
sedano coste
pasta liquid
proscuitto
apple cider vinegar
cheddar cheese
black bean
red enchilada sauce
veggie broth
corn tortilla
salt amount
lime juice
lime
lime zest
lacinato dinosaur kale
alfredo
onion powder
refrigerator cheese tortellini
porcini mushroom
pecorino romano cheese
ground pork sausage
cornstarch
cheese
parsley flake
better than bouillon vegetable base
neufchatel cheese
navy bean
arugula
pepperoncini pepper
italian dressing
pecorino cheese
manchego cheese
broccoli
pepper
panko breadcrumb
pine nut
prosciutto
sunflower seed
garlic powder
caesar salad dressing
ham
petite pea
ginger
half
oil tomato
parmesan cheese rind
heavy
worcestershire sauce
egg pasta dough
shiitake mushroom
pearl mozzarella ball
carton dole garlic tomato basil soup
mann butternut squash zig zag
italian green olife
grape tomato
peperoncini pepper
peppadew pepper
marinated artichokes oil
marinated artichoke
red wine vinegar
genoa salami
sugar
beef stock
vegan butter
vegan tortellini
sweet potato
white wine
cashew cream
dairy parmesan cheese
ingredient
dough
peppercorn
pork loin
qt beef broth
pre cheese tortellini
rotisserie chicken
oil
chestnut
chestnut flour
whipping cream
ground beef
white truffle puree
semolina
almond
smoked kielbasa sausage
better than bouillon~chicken flavor
leftovers chicken broth
olife
feta
cucumber
bertolli alfredo
smoked chicken
nut

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • cheese tortellini 42%
  • parmesan cheese 42%

Common Ingredients

  • salt 39%
  • garlic 33%

Usual Ingredients

  • olive oil 31%
  • butter 25%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 19%
  • heavy cream 17%