Cheesy Tortellini with Mushrooms
Simple, yet so delicious, this Cheesy Tortellini with Mushrooms makes a quick and filling dinner for the entire family to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 20 oz. cheese tortellini
- 1 lb. crimini mushrooms baby bella or crimini, sliced
- 2 tbsp. butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
- ½ tsp. thyme dried
- salt to taste
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the mushrooms in butter on a high heat for about 10 minutes, until the liquid completely evaporates and the mushrooms start to brown slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the heavy cream, thyme, and salt and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and mix together well.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top. Cover with a tight lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.