Cavatelli

Cavatelli are a type of pasta. The term cavatelli has two meanings the most common meaning is small pasta shells that look like miniature hot dog buns. The name is less frequently used for a type of dumpling made with ricotta.

Cavatelli are also known by the name orecchie di prete (priest's ears). In Apulia a number of varieties of Cavatelli have specific names including pizzicarieddi. In parts of Campania, they can be called parmarieddo.

Recipe using Cavatelli see Here, Here and Here.