Tortellini with Sage Butter
Tortellini with Sage Butter is a classic Italian pasta dish from the Emilia-Romagna region. It features small, ring-shaped pasta (tortellini) traditionally filled with a mix of meats and cheese, which are then tossed in a simple yet aromatic sauce of melted butter and fresh sage leaves.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the meat and cheese filling. It provides key nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, and iron, with a typical serving containing around 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the tortellini shape is said to be inspired by the navel of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Nutritionally, the sage in the butter sauce not only adds flavor but also contains antioxidants and has been traditionally used to aid digestion.
