National Tortellini Day
National Tortellini Day:
Each year on February 13th, National Tortellini Day is observed. Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta that is typically filled with a meat or cheese mixture.
Year | Date | Day | Where |
2023 | 13th February | Monday | United States |
2023 | 13th February | Tuesday | United States |
2025 | 13th February | Wednesday | United States |
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Why National Tortellini Day?
Tortellini are small fine pasta tubes wrapped around delectable beef, ham, or cheese fillings and eaten with a variety of sauces or soups.
The originator of National Tortellini Day is uncertain. Many stories suggest that they invented this Italian dish. This recipe is said to have originated in Castelfranco Emilia, where Lucrezia Borgia, a beauty, stayed at an inn in the small town.
The legend is that a tavernkeeper in Bologna caught a glimpse of the notorious femme fatale Lucrezia Borgia’s navel while spying on her through a keyhole, causing him to recreate vision in pasta and thereby invent tortellini. Because of this legend, they are also known as “belly buttons.”
Another legend from medieval Italy relates how the Roman gods Venus and Jupiter agreed to spend the night in a tavern in Bologna after spending the whole day assisting the local regions in fighting a civil war. The dish’s origins are said to be in medieval Italy, where Venus and Jupiter enchanted an innkeeper at a tavern on the outskirts of Bologna, who peered through the keyhole. And it was said that he designed this dish after seeing Venus’ navel. Pasta lovers from all over the entire globe now adore these delectable pasta pillows.
Finally, the tortellini were said to have been created to imitate the shape of a turtle in order to imitate the famous architectural features of Modena, where several 17th-century buildings bear the turtle motif.
These pastas come from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, and they’re normally eaten with beef, chicken, or both broths. It’s a day for all pasta fans to get together to enjoy their favorite dish. Tortellini has become a worldwide sensation.
How Can We Observe National Tortellini Day?
1.Learn how to make tortellini from scratch.
It’s not difficult to make your own tortellini, and it can be a fun afternoon activity that leads to a tasty dinner. So, enroll in a class or watch a tutorial to learn how to prepare these delectable mini pasta at home. Tortellini can be bought fresh from a store or specialty shop near you, even though you can bake it yourself. Cook it in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes and serve with your preferred sauce or in a salad. Tortellini, in any form, can be part of a delectable meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes after a full day.
- Go on tortellini hunt in your neighborhood
Tortellini can be found not only on the menus of most Italian restaurants in your neighborhood but also on many other menus. Each chef has their own ideas about what to stuff the tortellini with and what sauce to use, so take advantage of all the choices available in your area.
3.Host a dinner with tortellini
What better way to get together a wonderful group of friends than with a delicious pasta meal? Make a selection of tortellini with various fillings and sauces, or have your guests bring their own tortellini bowl. Whatever you do, good mates, good food, and probably good wine will ensure a memorable evening. #NationalTortelliniDay #LoveTortelliniDay #CelebrateNationalTortelliniDay
Interesting Facts about National Tortellini Day:
- Perfection Preserved
The authorized tortellini recipe is registered with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce.
- Pasta supremacy
According to a recent poll for National Tortellini Day on February 13, almost 40% of Americans say tortellini is flashier than other pasta.
- Pasta of the highest quality
Tortellini were only eaten on holidays or at the tables of the wealthier members of society until the 19th century.
- Not Tortelloni
Tortelloni are bigger tortellini than the bite-sized tortellini.
- Learned Order of Tortellini
The Tortellini Learned Order upholds and protects the tortellini traditions.
History of National Tortellini Day:
Unfortunately, the roots of national Tortellini Day are uncovered to this day, but that doesn’t make this day any less special! Anyone who wants to commemorate National Tortellini Day will conveniently do so by simply preparing a bowl of this pasta. It doesn’t matter whether you make a typical Tuscan tortellini recipe or a garlic and cheese recipe; the important thing is that you make one that you like.