NATIONAL TORTELLINI DAY – February 13
Mon Feb 13th

National Tortellini Day

On National Tortellini Day on February 13th, Pasta enthusiasts will savour a traditional stuffed pasta dish on National Tortellini Day!

Tortellini is a signature dish from Bologna, Italy, where they claim to have created this stuffed pasta packed with flavor. Ravioli, tortellini, and tortellacci are all part of the same family of stuffed pasta. Tortellini's most popular fillings are ham, white meat, and Parmesan cheese.

Members of an association called The Learned Order of the Tortellini in Bologna's city of Bologna wear special hats to their meetings, which are red and gold and shaped like tortellini. They also have a ribbon around their neck that has a gold tortellini hanging on it. The Tortellini's Learned Order has a large support group dedicated to the preservation of the traditional tortellini.

There are several ways to prepare a tortellini dish. You may want to top it with a cheese sauce, cream sauce, pesto, or tomato sauce, or even follow one of the thousands of cooking blogs for a great tortellini dish.

How to celebrate #nationaltortelliniday

  • Make some tortellini! Try one of these recipes if you're looking for recipes: If you're looking for recipes, try one of these:
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  • Totellini cheesy Italian Tortellini Cheesy Tortellini cheesy Italian Tortellini tellini cheesy
  • ***Broccoli and Tortellini Alfredo
  • Order tortellini from your new restaurant Also, remember to give them a shout-out!
  • Make fresh tortellini by making fresh tortellini
  • Share your favorite recipes
  • For a tortellini dish, invite friends and family over for a tortellini meal
  • Tortellini can be made in a variety of ways. A taste testing session with a variety of tortellini was held at Host's Taste Testing Party
  • To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalTortelliniDay

Tortellini FAQ

Q. Can tortellini be frozen?

A. Yes. Yes. Tortellini, as with many other types of pasta, can be frozen. You can even buy frozen tortellini.

Q. What kind of fillings can go in tortellini?

A. Fillings range from cheeses, meats, seafood, and vegetables. Try them all!

Q. What kind of sauces go well with tortellini? Tortellini is complemented by butter, cream, and tomato sauces.