A stomach that is full causes the irritation, which causes diaphragm spasm and the subsequent hiccup. Swallowing too much food and air may cause distended stomach to push against the phrenic nerves, which causes the irritation. Moreover, taking hot spicy foods could also lead to irritation of the phrenic nerves.
Best Answer: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the tortellini. When they change color (become whiter) and soften they are ready - about 6-10 minutes. I love to serve with a tomato cream sauce and grilled chicken, top with Parmesan cheese. Or just a simple alfredo sauce.
1 Cook according to package instructions (usually 10 to 12 minutes). 2  Drain the pasta in a colander. 3  If youâre making a cold pasta salad, rinse with cool water to stop the cooking.4  Otherwise, return the colander to the pot and cover to keep it warm. Cook according to package instructions (usually 10 to 12 minutes). 2  Drain the pasta in a colander. 3  If youâre making a cold pasta salad, rinse with cool water to stop the cooking.