1. Small pasta parcels, typically filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, folded into a hat-like shape and served in broth or with sauce.
Usage: Italian origin; plural form; singular is cappelletto; commonly served in soups or with cream sauces

Examples

• We ordered a bowl of cappelletti in brodo, a traditional Italian soup.
• The chef filled the cappelletti with a mixture of ricotta and spinach.
• Cappelletti are smaller and more delicate than tortelloni.
• She served the cappelletti with a light cream sauce and fresh herbs.
• The restaurant's homemade cappelletti were folded by hand each morning.
• Cappelletti pairs well with both light broths and rich sauces.