mortadella
noun
mor·ta·del·la
ˌmȯr-tə-ˈde-lə 
: a large smoked sausage made of beef, pork, and pork fat and seasoned with pepper and garlic
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This is backed up by some seriously delicious options in town like lasagna, tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini, mortadella, Parmesan cheese, and prosciutto di Parma, which all trace their roots here.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The three-item menu includes a mortadella panino, a formaggio and a rotating special.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Use salami, hot capocollo, and mortadella, or any other deli favorites in your fridge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Common deli case options include bologna, mortadella, salami, ham, roast beef, turkey breast, and chicken.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The three-item menu includes a mortadella panino, a formaggio and a rotating special.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Use salami, hot capocollo, and mortadella, or any other deli favorites in your fridge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Common deli case options include bologna, mortadella, salami, ham, roast beef, turkey breast, and chicken.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Mortadella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mortadella. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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