There are dishes that smell like home even before they reach the table. A steamy kitchen, a pot simmering gently, and a grandmother serving out bowls one by one. In Italy, this dish has a name: tortellini in brodo. 🍝

And it holds a little lesson that Italians have known for ages: broth isn't something you drink… it's something you eat!

Why is broth eaten in Italy?

Because over there, the broth isn't just a side dish. It's the foundation of the meal—the part that holds everything else together. You cook the pasta right in it, so it soaks up all the flavors, and the bowl becomes a full-fledged meal.

What we love about this recipe:

• It's super simple: two main ingredients, just one pot.
• It's quick: just the time it takes to cook the pasta, and it's ready.
• It's comforting: a warm, fragrant bowl that warms both the body and the heart.
• It really does justice to the broth: with a good chicken broth that's been simmering for a long time, you don't need much else.

This is traditional cuisine at its finest: few ingredients, but high-quality ones.

The recipe

Ingredients:

• "Mon Bouillon" Chicken Broth
• Small dried tortellini
• Optional: a little grated Parmesan to serve

The steps:

1️⃣ Pour the Mon Bouillon chicken broth into a saucepan and gently bring it to a simmer.

2️⃣ Add the dry tortellini directly to the broth.

3️⃣ Cook for the time indicated on the package, stirring occasionally. The pasta absorbs some of the broth and soaks up its flavors.

4️⃣ Serve piping hot in large bowls, with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan for those with a hearty appetite.

The little extra

Make a little more broth than you need: the tortellini soak it up while cooking, and the best part is that last spoonful—when there’s nothing left but broth at the bottom of the bowl. 🥣

A simple dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. And we promise it will be a hit with the whole family.