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.
One secret to working smarter, not harder, is freezing pasta. Did you know you can freeze pasta and save yourself thirty minutes the next time you sit down to a pasta meal? Think about the ten minutes to heat water to a boil and you boil pasta about ten to twelve minutes. You spend about three minutes preparing the water and draining in the colander, etc.