Tortellini in frizzled onion broth

Tortellini in frizzled onion broth

Tortellini in brodo is a classic Northern Italian dish that translates to tortellini in broth. Borrowing from the concept of stuffed pasta served in a warm, savory broth, this version takes inspiration from French onion soup, while employing a few time-saving techniques. Instead of slowly caramelizing onions until soft and sweet, the base of the broth uses frizzled onions -- cooked hard and fast until deeply browned, resulting in a more assertiv…