How to Use tortellini in a Sentence

tortellini

noun
  • Dry the pot and return the tortellini and onion to it.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The cheese tortellini are rubbery and clumpy, though well sauced.
    — New York Times, 8 June 2021
  • Here, they're served with cheesy tortellini and a creamy butter sauce.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Cheese tortellini, leftover ham, and peas swim in a rich, creamy sauce.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
  • That was followed by a main course of filet of beef topped with a tortellini rose.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • Stir in chicken broth, white wine, cream, peas, and tortellini.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Add 1 cup water, tortellini and a pinch of salt and bring to boil.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Add 1 cup water, tortellini and a pinch of salt and bring to boil.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
  • This fold starts off like the half-moon and is similar to a tortellini.
    — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2021
  • Here, fresh or frozen cheese tortellini is the foundation of the dish.
    — Washington Post, 10 July 2021
  • When the tortellini float to the top and look puffy and pillowy, they’re fully cooked.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • When the tortellini float to the top and look puffy and pillowy, they’re fully cooked.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Maybe your small business makes the world's tastiest tortellini.
    — Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Chicken, tortellini, beans, kale, and veggies are just the thing.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Strain, put tortellini into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
    — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
  • In her lemony tortellini number, a whole bunch of mature spinach gets thrown in.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Kiddos get roast chicken tacos and cheese tortellini in tomato sauce.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2019
  • Add even more fun color by using colored tortellini.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Add even more fun colors by using colored tortellini.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Add kale and tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Everybody wants to talk about Jesus with me, but why not my tortellini.
    — Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Pierogies, tortellini and arepas could all be considered dumplings.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
  • On top of a plate of tortellini, this complete meal will be one of your family's favorites.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • In Italy, brodo for tortellini is meant to be a little restrained.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2020
  • My dad taught us how to cook everything, from a simple burger to a great steak to his tortellini soup.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2021
  • The beef tortellini served in a parmigiano reggiano sauce was lamented as soon as the last bite was finished.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Toss pesto with tortellini to coat and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2019
  • Sprightly, mouthwatering, can hold its own with the sausage and tortellini in the soup.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Less known is that most of the tortellini, spaghetti and rigatoni its factories churn out gets sent abroad.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
  • The next, the ricotta inside floppy tortellini got an extra spur from lemon zest.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 June 2017

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