The difference
Anolini vs Tortellini
Both are tiny stuffed pastas from Emilia Romagna served in broth at Christmas, but they are shaped differently. Anolini are small discs or crested half-moons stamped from a sheet, the Parma and Piacenza version built on a long-braised stracotto. Tortellini are rings, a square of dough folded around the finger and joined. The disc belongs to Parma, the navel to Bologna.
Anolini
- Family
- Stuffed
- Size
- 20 to 40 mm across
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- n/a
Wants: Broth, Ragu, Butter and parmesan
Tortellini
- Family
- Stuffed
- Size
- not yet measured
- Surface
- Smooth
- Cook
- 3 min
Wants: Broth, Cream, Butter and sage
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