Balanzoni (Italy)
Balanzoni is a traditional Italian pasta dish originating from Bologna. The meal consists of large green tortellini-like pasta stuffed with ricotta, spinach, eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano, and chopped mortadella or pork loin. Pasta is green because it is prepared with spinach.
Stuffed pasta is cooked and then traditionally served with butter and sage sauce. Named after a carnival mascot of Bologna, Dr. He refers to the balanzone and more specifically its hat, which resembles the shape of this pasta.
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