tortellini
noun
tor·tel·li·ni
ˌtȯr-tə-ˈlē-nē 
plural tortellini also tortellinis
: pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)
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Dry the pot and return the tortellini and onion to it.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Think of watching that alfresco, beside a sacred edifice, while trying to digest your tortellini in brodo.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Whole wheat tortellini is the star, but a supporting cast of veggies like green beans, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers are flavorful additions.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The misbranding was discovered after a consumer filed a complaint about receiving ravioli in packaging labeled as tortellini.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Think of watching that alfresco, beside a sacred edifice, while trying to digest your tortellini in brodo.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Whole wheat tortellini is the star, but a supporting cast of veggies like green beans, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers are flavorful additions.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The misbranding was discovered after a consumer filed a complaint about receiving ravioli in packaging labeled as tortellini.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tortellini
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“Tortellini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortellini. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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tortellini
noun
tor·tel·li·ni
ˌtȯrt-ə-ˈlē-nē
plural tortellini also tortellinis
: pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)
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