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Tordelli Lucchese

Hailing from Italy, Tordelli Lucchese is a much-loved pasta. · Italy

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

Hailing from Italy, Tordelli Lucchese is a much-loved pasta.

About Tordelli Lucchese

Hailing from Italy, Tordelli Lucchese is a much-loved pasta. It is prepared with flour and eggs.

🏛️ History & Culture

Tordelli Lucchese is a traditional stuffed pasta from the city of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy. Its history is closely tied to the region's peasant cuisine, where it was prepared for festive occasions and family gatherings, often served with a rich meat ragù.

While the basic shape—a large, semicircular ravioli-like pocket—is consistent, regional variations exist in the filling, which typically combines leftover meats, herbs, and sometimes breadcrumbs. In Lucca, it remains a symbol of local culinary identity, frequently appearing on Sunday tables and during Carnival, though its exact origins are debated.

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What is Tordelli Lucchese?

Hailing from Italy, Tordelli Lucchese is a much-loved pasta. It is prepared with flour and eggs.

What is Tordelli Lucchese made of?

Tordelli Lucchese is made with flour and eggs.

Where does Tordelli Lucchese come from?

Tordelli Lucchese comes from Italy. Tordelli Lucchese is a traditional stuffed pasta from the city of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy.

Where can I eat Tordelli Lucchese?

On Sunday afternoons in Lucca, families fold these egg-rich, half-moon tordelli around a savory meat filling, then simmer them in a slow-cooked ragù for the midday table.

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