Tortelloni facts for kids
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| Type | Pasta, dumplings |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Emilia Romagna, Lombardy |
| Variations | Tortellini |
Tortelloni are a stuffed pasta common in Northern Italy, with a shape similar to tortellini, but larger and with the extremities closed differently. They are traditionally stuffed with ricotta cheese and leaf vegetables such as parsley and/or spinach.
Some variants replace the vegetables with other flavorful ingredients such as porcini or walnuts. A common filling, especially in the provinces of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio Emilia, is a paste made mainly of pumpkin pulp and amaretti biscuits.
When traditionally made with ricotta and herbs, they are often stir-fried with melted butter and sage leaves; however, they may also be served with ragù.
As one of the few Northern Italian pasta dishes with no meat content, they are a traditional dish for Christmas eve.
