Italian Word of the Day: Tortellini

Meaning: Ring-shaped stuffed pasta

Part of Speech: noun (plural)

Translation: Tortellini in broth is a traditional Christmas dish.

Context: I tortellini in brodo sono un piatto tradizionale natalizio.

Cultural nugget: In Bologna and throughout Emilia-Romagna, tortellini in brodo (tortellini in broth) is a traditional Christmas first course. Legend says their shape was inspired by Venus's navel, and each family closely guards their recipe for the filling.