Chef preparing handmade stuffed pasta tortellini - stock photo

Young woman chef preparing handmade tortellini stuffed with ricotta and cheese. Tortellini, also known as cappelletti, are ring-shaped pasta, sometimes also described as "navel shaped", hence their alternative name of "belly button" (ombelico). They are typically stuffed with a mix of meat (pork loin, prosciutto) or cheese. Originally from the Italian region of Emilia (in particular Bologna and Modena), they are usually served in broth, either of beef, chicken, or both.