Such pasta is especially common in non-tropical regions of Eurasia.
Examples of filled pasta include ravioli and tortellini.
Premade filled pasta for mass consumption is often pasteurized to set the dough structure.
[1] While most filled pastas are sealed on all sides, rotolo ripieno is rolled, but not sealed.
[2] Similar types of pasta include layered pasta such as lasagna, while similar stuffed preparations include kachoris, samosas and tamales.