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ˌtɔr tlˈi nitortelli·ni

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  1. tortellininoun

    small ring-shaped stuffed pasta

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  1. tortellininoun

    small, ring-shaped pasta, stuffed with meat, cheese etc; eaten with a sauce or in a soup

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  1. Tortellini

    Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia (in particular Bologna and Modena). Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat (pork loin, raw prosciutto, mortadella), Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth (in brodo di cappone).In the area of origin they are usually sold fresh or home-made. Industrially packaged, dried, refrigerated, or frozen tortellini appear in many locations around the world, especially where there are large Italian communities.

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  1. tortellini

    Tortellini is a type of Italian pasta that is generally shaped like a ring or a navel. It is traditionally stuffed with a mix of meat or cheese. The pasta is then typically served in a broth or with a sauce. The name "tortellini" means "little cakes" in Italian.

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  1. Tortellini

    Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta, sometimes also described as "navel shaped", hence their alternative name of "belly button". They are typically stuffed with a mix of meat or cheese. Originally from the Italian region of Emilia, they are usually served in broth, either of beef, chicken, or both. Tortellini are now commonly found all around the world. Packed, refrigerated or frozen, tortellini and tortelloni appear in many locations around the world, especially where there are large Italian communities. Tortellini and tortelloni are made in special industrial lines supplied all over the world; "fresh" packed tortellini usually have 7 weeks of shelf-life. Similar foods in other cultures include uszka in Poland, the German Maultasche, Chinese wonton and jiaozi, and Turkish mantı.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tortellini in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tortellini in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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