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Is February 13, National Tortellini Day: indulge in this delicious Italian stuffed pasta. This Italian pasta is famous worldwide. Traditionally the filling is a mix of meats with ham, mortadella, parmesan, and nutmeg.
This is a traditional dish from Mantova, an ancient Longobard medieval city in the north of Italy. In the Mantuan dialect they are called “Turtei de soca.”
Learn how to make Tortelli alla Mantovana with pumpkin, a classic Italian stuffed pasta from Mantua traditionally served for special occasions and holidays. Delicate pasta squares are filled with a sweet-savory pumpkin mixture and served with melted butter and grated cheese for a comforting, elegant dish. Follow our step-by-step recipe to bring authentic Mantuan pumpkin ravioli to your table and impress your guests with true Italian flavors.