Description
Indulge in a luxurious and comforting dish with this Creamy Spinach Mushroom Tortellini recipe. Tender cheese-filled tortellini is bathed in a velvety cream sauce infused with caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach. A hint of Parmesan adds a salty kick, while red pepper flakes provide a subtle heat. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook sliced onions slowly until golden and caramelized.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In the same skillet, cook garlic and mushrooms until browned.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan until creamy.
- Season and Combine: Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss in cooked tortellini and caramelized onions.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini; just adjust cooking time.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
- Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
