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Circles of pasta that are folded in half to form a half circle after the filling is added and then twisted to form the shape of a little hat. The ingredients used for stuffing the pasta generally consists of meat, vegetables or cheese. They are available dried or fresh and served with sauce or added to soups and salads. If tortellini is not available substitute agnolotti, cappelletti or ravioli.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 0.75 cup |
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| Calories 307 |
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| Protein 13g |
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| Total Fat 7g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 47g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 0g |
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| Potassium 89mg |
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| Sodium 344mg |
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| Cholesterol 42mg |
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Tortellini Pasta term - Related Content |
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When determining how much pasta to purchase, it is best to buy according to weight because it is difficult to measure the varying sizes and shapes of pasta. If following a ... |
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The appearance of the pasta can help you determine its quality. Dried pasta should be a translucent, creamy yellow color without any tint of gray. When held up to the ... |
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Reading the food label or package will supply you with information to help you make a selection on which pasta to purchase. It also includes nutritional information. ... |
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When shopping for pasta there are several details that you need to consider to be assured of purchasing the quantity, quality and type of pasta or pasta ingredients to satisfy ... |
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Light Tips for Pasta Dishes
Prepare dishes flavored with vegetables and herbs rather than meats and cream sauces.
When possible, use low-fat cheese, such as ricotta or ... |
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| A kitchen tool designed to accurately gauge the amount of uncooked pasta that will be needed for serving from 1 to 4 portions of pasta. The overall shape of the Measure varies ... |
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| Any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served. The traditional pasta sauces will generally be categorized ... |
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| A large round cooking pot that is used boil pasta noodles. This kitchen utensil is typically made of stainless steel in a variety of sizes from 8 quart to 12 quart for general ... |
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| Tube pasta that is created by wrapping a strip of pasta dough around a thin stick. Its shape is similar to a cinnamon stick. |
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| A wooden or stainless steel set of removable or rotating rods laying horizontally, evenly spaced and parallel to each other that are connected to a stand which keeps the rods a ... |
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