Tortellini and Christmas
  30 November 2023

Here we are talking about Christmas lunch in Italy, and this time the scene is all about the undisputed protagonists of Bologna: tortellini!

In the Bolognese and Modena areas, Christmas lunch is synonymous with a single ritual, diving into tortellini! These have become real culinary stars that perform in different ways: in broth, dry with cream and mushrooms or with cream and ham. During Christmas, tradition dictates that they are cooked in capon and beef broth. And remember, even though they may seem similar, tortellini, cappelletti, anolini and marubini are mainly distinguished by their irresistible filling. In Bologna, the heart of tortellini is a magical mix of pork loin flavored with herbs and garlic, cooked over a slow heat and then enriched with chopped ham, mortadella, parmesan and eggs. After 24 hours of rest, the filling balls take shape and are lovingly wrapped in the dough.
And the people of Bologna are not content just to enjoy tortellini at home, in fact many street food businesses have been created that delight the city with this fantastic stuffed pasta.

If you are wondering what is the best way to enjoy this Italian specialty on the go, the answer is all in the packaging. If they are in soup, cardboard Food Cups are ideal for avoiding disasters. If they are topped with cream, don't worry: cardboard cones are for you!