Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tortellini
Noun
/ˌtɔː.təˈliː.ni/
Definition
Tortellini are small, ring-shaped pasta filled with various ingredients.
Examples
- She served a delicious soup with homemade tortellini.
- Tortellini filled with cheese make for a delightful appetizer.
- We learned how to make tortellini from scratch during the cooking class.
Meaning
The name tortellini comes from the Italian word ‘tortello’, referring to a type of stuffed pasta.
Synonyms
- Stuffed pasta
- Pasta dumplings
