Where Did Tortellini in Brodo Come From?
Tortellini in brodo is an Italian dish of stuffed pasta parcels in a rich capon (chicken) broth. The pasta is made from flour, water, and egg, rolled out very thinly and cut into squares. The squares are then folded around a morsel of filling, typically ground pork or chicken with cheese and spices. But tortellini can be filled with almost anything, including ham, different cheeses, and spinach. The Italians believe that the flavour of tortellini can only be fully appreciated when they are served in this traditional way. Moreover, senior citizens in Italy have traditionally been adding a liberal measure of red … Read more