Tortellini is a kind of ring-shaped
pasta. They are typically stuffed with a mix of meat (pork loin,
prosciutto). Originally from the
Italian region of
Emilia (in particular
Bologna and
Modena), they are usually served in
broth, with cream, or sometimes with a
ragù.
Packed, refrigerated or frozen tortellini and tortelloni (similar but larger) appear in many locations around the world, especially where Italian communities have a certain relief. Tortellini and tortelloni are made in special industrial lines supplied, all over the world, by Italian companies such as Arienti & Cattaneo, Ima, Ostoni, Zamboni, etc.; "fresh" packed tortellini have usually 7 weeks of shelf-life.
Similar foods in other cultures include the Ukrainian Christmas food "vushka" (Ukrainian ?????), Chinese wonton and jiaozi, and Turkish manti.
The origin of tortellini is surrounded by several legends[citation needed].
