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. ==Regional names and varieties== Cavatelli are also known by the name orecchie di prete (priest`s ears). In Puglia a num.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavatelli
Apulian or Southern pasta made with ricotta, shaped into small, ridged dumplings and sauced with besciamella or tomato. Found on https://garrubbo.com/italian-food/glossary/