Tortellini in a Garlic Mushroom sauce

Sometimes all we want is an easy cozy meal that comes together in 30 minutes, and this Tortellini in a Garlic Mushroom sauce is just that. It’s an indulgent meal that will feel like a warm hug so you know the kind of days it’s going to be perfect for. It’s not overly creamy but it coats the tortellini well. If you love mushrooms, you will love this recipe, the flavor of mushrooms comes through in the sauce so well! The herbs and garlic bring out the flavor so well. This recipe can be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free tortellini.

Happy Cooking!

Servings: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 5-10 mins

Cooking Time: 15-20 mins

Total Time: 25-30 mins

Ingredients: 

• 12-16 oz tortellini - you can use any you like, cheese, spinach, etc

• 1 tbsp butter 

• 5-8 white mushrooms cut into thin slices

• 8-9 Bella mushrooms cut into thin slices

• 8-12 cloves of garlic minced 

• 1-2 shallots in thin slices

• 1 tbsp Olive oil 

• 5-6 fresh sage leaves

• 1 tsp Salt as per taste

• 1/2 tsp Pepper

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1/2-1 tsp Chili flakes

• 1/2-1 tsp dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley

• 1/4 tsp Sugar 

• 2/3 cup Heavy cream

• 1/2 cup Pasta water 

• 1/2-1 cup grated parmesan cheese

  
  Directions: 

1. In a saucepan boil water with 1 tsp salt to boil the tortellini. Boil the tortellini as per package instructions and drain. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.

2. In a saute pan on medium heat add 1 tbsp butter and let it melt.

3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-4 mins.

4. Add minced garlic and cook it for 2-4 mins till the mushrooms start releasing water.

5. Add sliced shallots and cook everything together for 4-5 mins till everything is well cooked and onions start to brown.

6. Make space in the middle of the pan, and add olive oil.

7. Add sage leaves and seasonings- salt, parsley, oregano, pepper, and sugar to the oil, toss it in the oil, and then toss everything together.

8. Add the drained tortellini and give it a toss.

9. Add cream and pasta water and mix it all together.

10. While giving it a toss in between, let it cook for 3-5 mins till it thickens and coats the tortellini well.

11. You can add the cheese to the sauce and toss it with the tortellini or top on the plate while serving. I like to top on tp of the plate if I use cheese tortellini otherwise I mix it in.

12. Serve and enjoy!

Notes/Tips:

• You can use any Tortellini you like. Make sure the filling pairs well with mushrooms.

• Do not over boil the tortellini, it will break in the pan if you do.

• If you skip the sage leaves, make sure you use fresh parsley.

• Make sure you toss the tortellini in the sauce well.

• If you like you can cook the mushrooms longer till they are almost roasted if you like.

• If you don’t have shallots, use 1/2 cup sliced white or sweet onions.