[1] The shell typically consists of two sheets of pasta, about 4 cm (1.6 in) long, pressed together at the edges, like that of ravioli.

Casoncelli in the style alla bergamasca are typically stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, salami or sausage.

Variants of filling include spinach, raisins, amaretto biscuits, pear, and garlic;[2] while the casoncelli alla bresciana are stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, nutmeg and broth.

[3] They are typically served with burro e salvia: melted butter flavored with sage leaves.

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