cappelletti
[ kap-peh-LEHT-tee ]
Small, stuffed squares of
PASTA, similar to ravioli. The stuffing is usually ground meat, but can also be made from cheese or vegetables. The name is taken from the plural of the Italian word cappelletto, which means "little hat."
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.