MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo image

Refrigerated tortellini is good quality, and oh so suitable for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Alfredo sauce is rich, velvety, and indulgent, but it's worth the splurge occasionally, and you'll look like a super chef.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms, and saute until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 1/2 cups of cream, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add drained tortellini; toss to combine. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper; toss until well incorporated.
Place the skillet over low heat and cook until Parmesan has melted and sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 292.5 mg, Fat 81.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 49.5 g, Sodium 1090.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g