What is Tortellini?
[[File:Flickr - cyclonebill - Tortellini.jpg|thumb|Tortellini]] '''Tortellini''' is a type of stuffed [[pasta]]. It was invented by Fabio Tortellini in 1764 and originated from the [[Italy|Italian]] city of [[Bologna]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tortellini, The Dumpling Inspired By Venus' Navel|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/08/27/210555719/tortellini-the-dumpling-inspired-by-venus-navel|access-date=2021-05-13|website=NPR.org|language=en}}</ref> It is in a ring shape, with a filling inside. Anything can go in the filling, including [[meat]], [[cheese]] (commonly [[Parmesan cheese|parmesan]] or [[Pecorino cheese|pecorino]]), [[Egg (food)|egg]], etc. It is in a fresh form, so it cooks quick, but the shelf life is short. == References == {{Reflist}} {{Food-stub}} [[Category:Pasta]] [[Category:Italian food]]