Agnolotti

Agnolotti are a type of pasta originating from the Piedmont region of Italy. They are typically small, stuffed pasta shapes, often described as resembling tiny, half-moon, or sometimes square pillows. The filling varies widely, traditionally featuring meat like roasted beef or rabbit, but modern variations include cheese, vegetables, or a combination thereof. agnolotti are usually served with simple sauces, such as butter and sage, to complement the delicate pasta and flavorful filling, allowing the quality of the pasta and its fillings to be the stars. The name, believed to derive from the word 'anello' (ring) referring to how they can resemble these shapes, speaks to their artisanal nature.

Agnolotti meaning with examples

• For a romantic dinner, I prepared a simple agnolotti dish. I made the fresh agnolotti myself filled with a ricotta and spinach blend, and served it with a browned butter and sage sauce. The creamy filling and delicate pasta were a hit.
• The restaurant's special tonight featured agnolotti with wild mushroom filling. I savored each bite of the pasta and their earthy flavors, perfectly complemented by a light cream sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. I can't wait to go back and try it again.
• My Italian grandmother made agnolotti for every holiday. Each piece of her homemade agnolotti, lovingly filled with slow-cooked short rib, was a tiny burst of flavor. They were always served with a rich, traditional meat sauce.
• We took a cooking class focused on handmade pasta, with a whole session on how to make agnolotti. After learning the techniques for making and filling them, we enjoyed our creations with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan.