Description
Cheese Tortellini with Butter, Mushrooms, and Crispy Sage is a delightful pasta dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. In just 30 minutes, you can create a rich and comforting meal featuring tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a buttery sauce with sautéed cremini mushrooms and aromatic crispy sage. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Whether served as a main course or paired with your favorite protein, it’s sure to satisfy cravings for comfort food with its creamy texture and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- While the tortellini cooks, slice the cremini mushrooms and chop the fresh sage.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped sage, cooking for about one minute until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic with another tablespoon of butter. Sauté for about five minutes until browned.
- Combine cooked tortellini in the skillet with mushrooms, remaining butter, parmesan cheese, and crispy sage. Mix well, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg