Description
A quick, ultra-creamy pasta lunch featuring cheese tortellini in a garlicky mushroom Alfredo sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz (500 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 10 oz (300 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until deeply golden and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs if using.
- Gently toss in cooked tortellini until well coated. Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh or refrigerated tortellini and grate your own Parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time. For extra flavor, mix in wild mushrooms or use spinach and ricotta tortellini. To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. For a vegetarian option, ensure Parmesan is rennet-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: tortellini, mushroom, Alfredo, creamy pasta, quick lunch, Italian, vegetarian, 20-minute meal, comfort food, cheese tortellini