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Creamy Mushroom Tortellini Recipe: A Cozy 35-Minute Dinner

Creamy Mushroom Tortellini

Refrigerated cheese tortellini is tossed with browned mushrooms, garlic, onion, and a creamy Parmesan sauce for a quick, cozy dinner. This recipe makes four main-course servings in about 30–35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 20 ounces Refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 8 ounces Cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium Medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the refrigerated tortellini according to the package directions, usually 3–5 minutes, then reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and most of their moisture has evaporated.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir continuously for 1 minute. This cooks away the raw flour taste and prepares the base for a smooth sauce.
  5. Gradually whisk in the broth, followed by the heavy cream. Stir in the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper, then simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in the finely grated Parmesan until melted. Add the drained tortellini and toss gently to coat, loosening the sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary.
  7. Finish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while the sauce is warm and glossy.

Notes

Brown the mushrooms in a relatively uncrowded skillet and wait to salt them until later so they brown instead of steam. Reserve pasta water before draining because its starch can thin and emulsify the sauce. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and reheat gently with a splash of broth, cream, or water.