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
Cheesy Baked Tortellini
- olive oil
- purchased cheese tortellini
- mascarpone cheese
- italian parsley
- parmesan cheese
- pasta sauce
- smoked mozzarella
- thyme
Cheese Tortellini in Light Broth
- black pepper
- parmesan crisp
- parmesan cheese
- italian parsley
- chicken broth
- cheese tortellini
Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce
- ricotta cheese
- butternut squash
- wonton wrapper
- herbs de provence
- cranberry
- walnut
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- salt
- olive oil
- sage
- garlic
- shallot
- butter
- amaretti cooky
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale
- parmesan cheese
- kale
- onion
- tortellini
- tomato
- heavy cream
- italian sausage
- chicken stock
- salt
- red pepper flake
- tomato paste
- garlic
Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill
- olive oil
- salt
- vegetable bouillon paste
- black pepper
- spinach
- dill
- mushroom tortellini
- lemon
- egg
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
Pesto Tortellini Salad
- pesto
- artichoke heart
- salami
- tomato
- lemon
- cheese tortellini
- mozzarella ball
- balsamic vinegar
Tortellini
- farina
- lonza di maiale
- mortadella
- noce moscata
- parmigiano reggiano dop
- prosciutto crudo
- sale fino
- uovum
- uovum
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
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
Cheese Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
- salt
- heavy cream
- cheese tortellini
- parmesan cheese
- pasta liquid
- proscuitto
- butter
- garlic
- pea
Tortellini with Brown Butter and Sage
- black pepper
- salt
- cheese tortellini
- butter
- sage
- parmesan cheese
- apple cider vinegar
- walnut
- garlic
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
Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Kale
- cheese tortellini
- italian sausage
- basil
- oregano
- black pepper
- salt
- onion
- tomato
- parsley
- sherry
- carrot
- celery
- lacinato dinosaur kale
- garlic
- chicken stock
- parmesan cheese
Red and White Tortellini
- alfredo
- pasta sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- water
- cheese tortellini
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
Cheese Tortellini with Porcini Pecorino Sauce
- water
- porcini mushroom
- cheese tortellini
- olive oil
- oregano
- heavy cream
- pecorino romano cheese
- shallot
- parsley
- bay leaf
- garlic
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
Sausage Tortellini Soup
- water
- onion
- zucchini
- cornstarch
- italian sausage
- tomato
- basil
- oregano
- beef broth
- cheese tortellini
- parmesan cheese
Hearty Sausage and Tortellini Soup
- onion
- zucchini
- italian sausage
- oregano
- basil
- carrot
- salt
- black pepper
- spinach
- garlic
- tomato
- chicken stock
- cheese
Bacon and Egg Tortellini
- black pepper
- salt
- chive
- egg
- bacon
- cheese tortellini
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
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
One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken Tortellini
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- chicken breast
- cheese tortellini
- chicken broth
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- water
- spinach
- garlic
- neufchatel cheese
- salt
Tortellini Salad
- navy bean
- basil
- artichoke heart
- onion
- cheese tortellini
- arugula
- cherry tomato
- pepperoncini pepper
- italian dressing
- pecorino cheese
- red pepper flake
Easy Broccoli Cheese Tortellini
- manchego cheese
- parmesan cheese
- chive
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- broccoli
- spinach
- lemon
- butter
- cheese tortellini
- salt
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
Cheese Tortellini with Prosciutto and Rosemary
- rosemary
- parmesan cheese
- cheese tortellini
- olive oil
- prosciutto
- butter
- garlic
Creamy Pesto Tortellini
- cherry tomato
- sunflower seed
- basil pesto
- garlic powder
- cheese tortellini
- caesar salad dressing
- parmesan cheese
- green onion
- black olife
- basil
- salt
Cheese Tortellini with Squash
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- heavy cream
- butternut squash
- lemon juice
- oyster mushroom
- olive oil
- cheese tortellini
- garlic
- sage
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
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
- water
- italian seasoning
- onion
- chicken breast
- cheese tortellini
- bay leaf
- garlic
- carrot
- celery
- chicken broth
- parsley
- salt
Tortellini with Ham, Peas, and Tomato Cream Sauce
- cheese tortellini
- salt
- onion
- heavy cream
- ham
- black pepper
- butter
- tomato
- petite pea
Tomato Tortellini Soup
- onion
- garlic
- ginger
- heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- basil
- oregano
- rosemary
- tomato sauce
- basil
- olive oil
- cheese tortellini
- tomato
- chicken broth
- salt
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Artichokes
- garbanzo bean
- half
- oil tomato
- red pepper flake
- cheese tortellini
- spinach
- vegetable broth
- artichoke heart
- parmesan cheese
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
Tortellini With Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
- tomato
- cheese tortellini
- chicken
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- garlic
- heavy
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
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
Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
- cheese tortellini
- pearl mozzarella ball
- carton dole garlic tomato basil soup
- basil
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
- heavy cream
- milk
- italian seasoning
- onion
- chicken breast
- all purpose flour
- cheese tortellini
- bay leaf
- garlic
- carrot
- celery
- chicken broth
- parsley
- salt
One Pot Cheese Tortellini with Butternut Squash and Spinach
- olive oil
- spinach
- mann butternut squash zig zag
- chicken stock
- cheese tortellini
- salt
Tortellini Al Forno
- garlic
- cheese filled tortellini
- mozzarella cheese
- italian seasoning
- milk
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- all purpose flour
- parsley
- bacon
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
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
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
Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup
- heavy cream
- cheese tortellini
- italian sausage
- salt
- onion
- spinach
- garlic
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
5-Ingredient Tortellini Soup
- italian seasoning
- pre cheese tortellini
- onion
- tomato
- chicken
Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup
- rotisserie chicken
- rosemary
- parsley
- carrot
- chicken broth
- cheese tortellini
- salt
Chestnut Tortellini with Shallots and Sage
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- salt
- salt
- chestnut
- ricotta cheese
- salt
- all purpose flour
- chestnut flour
- shallot
- egg
- egg yolk
- nutmeg
- butter
- sage
Greek Tortellini Salad
- olife
- feta
- cheese tortellini
- cherry tomato
- onion
- olive oil
- cucumber
- lemon
Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage
- bertolli alfredo
- cheese tortellini
- smoked chicken
- pea
- basil pesto
- salt
Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe
- parmesan cheese
- whipping cream
- ground beef
- parsley
- garlic parsley salt
- onion
- pasta sauce
- spinach
- tortellini
- garlic
Creamy Mushroom Tortellini (One Pan)
- parmesan cheese
- mushroom
- tortellini
- garlic parsley salt
- heavy cream
- butter
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
Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup (One Pot)
- carrot
- chicken
- oil
- black pepper
- salt
- green onion
- dill
- water
- chicken broth
- cheese tortellini
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes
- onion
- italian sausage
- olive oil
- salt
- tomato
- tortellini
- black pepper
- basil
- spinach
- garlic
- chicken
- parmesan cheese
Vetri's Almond-Ricotta Tortellini with Truffle Butter
- FILLING
- salt
- thyme
- white truffle puree
- ricotta cheese
- egg
- parmesan cheese
- butter
- almond
- PASTA DOUGH
- olive oil
- all purpose flour
- semolina
- egg
- egg yolk
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
Tortellini with Balsamic Brown Butter
- salt
- nut
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- tortellini
- balsamic vinegar
- butter
Ingredient Breakdown
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%