It can be but cheese can be problematic as much cheese has rennet in it, which is not vegetarian. Always check the ingredients!
Sounds like you are describing Tortelloni or Tortellini (smaller )
A well renowned dictionary traces the etymology of tortellini to the diminutive form of tortello, itself a diminutive of torta ("cake" or "pie" in Italian). The recipe for a dish called "torteletti" appears in 1570 from Bartolomeo Scappi. Evidently the literal translation into English would be little cake/pie or mini cake/pie.
Answerspaghetti, macaroni, spirals, seashells, penne, linguini, tagliatelle,vermacelli, scallopini, farfelle, elbows, alphabets, cannneloni, ravioli,they lots other pasta and pasta can be served as a savory or a sweet dish.
Pasta is traditionally associated with Italian cuisine, though it may have entered Europe from Asia during the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. In making pasta, semolina dough is rolled out and sliced or compacted and forced through perforated plates (dies) that form it into the desired shape. It is produced in the form of sheets, ribbons, cords, tubes, and other shapes, each with its own name (e.g., spaghetti, macaroni). The formed dough is then dried under controlled conditions. Pasta is boiled and topped with a sauce or combined with other foods before serving.
There are different types of Italian food. They arecategorized as appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and holiday dishes. Some common dishes are baked zucchini, tiny tomatoes and mozzarella, prosciutto and persimmon bundles, pasta, roast chicken, flank roll, summertime salad, roast bell peppers, hot potato salad, almond cookies, and marmalade pie. I learned about this from: http:/www.flavorsandmemories.com which has a lot of Italian food names along with recipes. There is an option to buy the cookbook also. Hope it will help you.