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Tortellini in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Creamy Tortellini in Mushroom Cream Sauce You’ll Crave

This Tortellini in Mushroom Cream Sauce is a warm, creamy delight that satisfies hunger in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces champignons (mushrooms) fresh, can substitute with cremini or portobello
  • 1 cup sahne (cream) heavy cream or half-and-half work well
  • 1 medium zwiebel (onion) yellow or white onions preferred
  • 2 cloves knoblauch (garlic) fresh minced garlic, garlic powder can substitute
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olivenöl (olive oil) can substitute with butter
  • ½ cup gemüsebrühe (vegetable broth) homemade broth recommended
  • to taste salz und pfeffer (salt and pepper) season according to preference
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup frische petersilie (fresh parsley) chopped
For the Tortellini
  • 12 ounces tortellini fresh or dried depending on availability

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, gently add the tortellini and cook for 3–4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  3. While the tortellini is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in sliced champignons and cook for about 5 minutes until they are browned and tender.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of vegetable broth to the skillet, stirring well.
  7. Once simmering, sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Carefully add the cooked tortellini to the creamy mushroom sauce and toss gently.
  9. Transfer to plates or a serving bowl, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for longer storage.

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