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| Type | Pasta |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
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| Main ingredients | Flour, egg, ricotta, parsley, spinach, Parmesan |
| Variations | Tortellini, balanzoni |
Tortelloni is a type of stuffed pasta common in northern Italy, with a shape similar to tortellini, but larger and with a cheese-based filling. It is traditionally stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, leafy herbs or vegetables such as parsley or spinach, egg, and nutmeg. [1] [2]
When traditionally made with ricotta and herbs, after boiling it is often stir-fried with melted butter and sage leaves, and covered with grated Parmesan. [1]
As one of the few northern Italian pasta dishes with no meat content, it is a traditional dish for Christmas Eve. [2]
