2006-06-22 02:53:59 · 17 answers · asked by Cherry 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I'm not sure of this, but I believe, since in Italian "-ini" is a diminutive suffix (meaning that putting "-ini" at the end of a word means "little") that tortellini are probably smaller than tortelloni.
2006-06-22 02:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by sopraniste 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it´s the size.Tortellini are smaller.
What is the difference between Tortellini and Tortelloni?
The only difference is the size of the pasta. Tortelloni are slightly larger (5 grams) than the Tortellini (2 grams). It was originally made smaller so that it would be versatile in making meals for young children as well as adults.
The difference between the two shapes also really depends on usage. Traditionally, tortellini is often cooked in a simple broth – “Tortellini in Brodo”. Tortellini is also great with just a little olive oil and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Tortelloni, due to its larger size, can be used with more substantial butter-based, dairy-based or smooth vegetable-based sauces.
2006-06-22 09:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kalvaina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only difference is the size of the pasta. Tortelloni are slightly larger (5 grams) than the Tortellini (2 grams). Tortellini comes in Three Cheese and Cheese and Spinach flavors. It was made smaller so that it would be versatile in making meals for young children as well as adults.
The difference between the two shapes also really depends on usage. Traditionally, tortellini is often cooked in a simple broth – “Tortellini in Brodo”. Tortellini is also great with just a little olive oil and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Tortelloni, due to its larger size, can be used with more substantial butter-based, dairy-based or smooth vegetable-based sauces
2006-06-22 09:57:35 · answer #3 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wikipedia says that tortelloni is a larger version of tortellini, and is stuffed with different ingredients.
2006-06-22 09:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by burning bright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tortellini is made from turtles. Tortelloni from tortoises. LOL Just kidd'n. : D
2006-06-22 10:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by tigerzntalons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way they are shaped and the fillings. tortellinis have pretty much only cheese in them and are round about the edge. tortellonis have meat and other fillings and are flater around the edge than tortellinis.
2006-06-22 10:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by purplepartymonkey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta, they are typically stuffed with a mix of meat (pork loin, prosciutto crudo, mortadella) and parmesan cheese although other stuffings are popular in the Po Valley.
Tortelloni is a larger version of tortellini, and is usually stuffed with Ricotta cheese and leaf vegetables, such as spinach. Many lesser, "exotic" variants exist where the vegetables are replaced with stronger ingredients such as porcini or walnut nuts.
2006-06-22 09:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by annmariet14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tortelloni is bigger then Tortellini....That is the only difference :)
2006-06-22 09:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Description of tortellini
NOUN: Pasta in small rings stuffed usually with meat or cheese and served in soup or with a sauce.
tortielloni is a bigger version of tortellini
2006-06-22 10:00:34 · answer #9 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to wave your hands faster when you say tortelloni
2006-06-22 09:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Caus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋