Description
Mushroom tortellini creates a luxurious pasta experience blending earthy flavors with silky textures. Rich Italian-inspired ingredients merge into a comforting meal that welcomes hungry diners to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz (255 g) 3-cheese tortellini, refrigerated
- 1 cup (240 mL) heavy cream
- 2 large yellow onions
- 8 oz (226 g) crimini mushrooms
- 8 oz (226 g) spinach
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt (for onions)
- ¼ tsp salt (for sauce)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for serving)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions in olive oil until they reach a rich, golden-brown color, stirring intermittently to ensure even browning and prevent scorching.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: Remove caramelized onions, then in the same skillet, cook sliced mushrooms until they release moisture and turn golden. Add minced garlic, sautéing briefly to unlock its aromatic profile.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Blend cream cheese and heavy cream into the mushroom mixture, whisking energetically to produce a silky, luxurious sauce. Introduce fresh spinach, allowing the leaves to wilt and meld seamlessly with the creamy base.
- Cook Tortellini: Prepare tortellini in a pot of salted boiling water until they float and reach perfect al dente consistency. Drain completely.
- Combine and Finish: Gently incorporate tortellini into the creamy spinach-mushroom sauce. Top with reserved caramelized onions, add a generous crack of black pepper, and serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Caramelize Onions Carefully: Low and slow heat prevents burning, ensuring a sweet, golden-brown color without bitterness.
- Mushroom Moisture Management: Sauté mushrooms until they release water and develop a rich, deep color for maximum flavor intensity.
- Garlic Timing Technique: Add minced garlic briefly to release aroma without burning, which can create a bitter taste.
- Creamy Sauce Whisking: Continuously whisk cream cheese and heavy cream to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg