Tortellini al Ragù
Tortellini al Ragù is a classic Italian pasta dish from the Emilia-Romagna region, featuring small, ring-shaped stuffed pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce. The tortellini are typically filled with a mixture of meats like prosciutto and pork, while the ragù is a hearty sauce made from ground beef, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the pasta and protein from the meat filling and sauce, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the ragù's preparation. A typical serving provides iron, B vitamins, and around 600-800 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 25 µg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tortellini are said to have been inspired by the navel of Venus, the goddess of love, according to local legend. Nutritionally, the combination of meat-filled pasta and a meat-based sauce creates a very protein-dense meal, making it a substantial and comforting dish.
