Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this exquisite Cheese Tortellini with Butter, Mushrooms, and Crispy Sage. This gourmet pasta dish transforms simple grocery store tortellini into a comforting yet sophisticated meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The rich flavors of sautéed mushrooms and aromatic sage combined with creamy butter create a delightful fusion that will impress family and friends alike. In just 30 minutes, you can indulge in this vegetarian-friendly recipe that is both quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Serve it as a main dish or alongside your favorite salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ 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 al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the mushrooms and chop the sage.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil. Add the chopped sage and sauté until crisp, then remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic with another tablespoon of butter. Sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain the cooked tortellini and add it to the skillet along with remaining butter, parmesan cheese, and crispy sage. Toss well and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg