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A cozy bowl of mushroom cream tortellini ready to eat.

20-Minute Creamy Mushroom Tortellini — Your New Weeknight Savior

A rich and quick pasta dish, perfect for a busy weeknight. This creamy mushroom tortellini comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh tortellini cheese, spinach, or meat-filled work best
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, for sautéing
  • 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced cremini, shiitake, or a blend are fantastic
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken/vegetable broth for deglazing
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente; reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and tender.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for one minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Pour in white wine or broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Add the drained tortellini to the skillet with the cream sauce and stir in the Parmesan cheese; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  7. Season generously with salt and black pepper, garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Adjust creaminess by adding more or less pasta water.