cappelletti

/kahp-pehl-LEHT-tee/
[Italian]

"Little peaked hats." Made from egg pasta, these stuffed shapes, a bit like tricorn hats, are similar to tortellini and are stuffed with minced (US: ground) meats, pork sausage, brains, minced chicken or cheese. At Christmas, they are traditionally served in chicken broth made from a capon.

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