Creamy Mushroom Tortellini (One Pan)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Mushroom Tortellini (One Pan)
Description
The recipe begins by dicing mushrooms and sautéing them in unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown, drawing out their earthy flavor. They are seasoned with garlic parsley salt to add mild aromatic seasoning. Heavy whipping cream is then added directly to the pan, bringing a smooth, rich base for the sauce.
Raw or frozen tortellini are stirred into the creamy mushroom sauce and allowed to simmer, typically around five minutes, though frozen tortellini may require up to ten minutes. This cooks the pasta while thickening the sauce and infusing the tortellini with creamy mushroom flavor. Parmesan cheese is folded in at the end, adding sharp, savory notes and helping create a cohesive sauce.
This straightforward one-pan meal can be served immediately, suitable as a main course for lunch or dinner, combining a velvety sauce with mushrooms and cheese-filled pasta for a comforting dish that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 lb tortellini raw or frozen
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Dice mushrooms. Add butter to skillet, sauté them over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Season with garlic parsley salt.
- Add the heavy whipping cream to the mushrooms.
- Stir tortellini into the mushroom mixture. Let it simmer for 5 minutes (increase the cooking time to up to 10 minutes if using frozen tortellini). Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1017mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1413IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 360mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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