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Mushroom Cream Sauce with Tortellini

Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe with Tortellini is a creamy, buttery sauce that is full of earthy mushrooms, roasted garlic and thyme.  This cream sauce recipe is my go to whenever I need an indulgent and comforting meal!  Perfect for the chilly winter months.
4.38 from 8 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dinner recipe, tortellini
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 467kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tb Olive Oil
  • 16 oz Crimini Mushrooms sliced
  • Pinch of Salt/Pepper
  • 10 Cloves Roasted Garlic chopped
  • 1/2 Stick Butter 4 Tb
  • Leaves from 2 Sprigs of Thyme
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Grated Parmesan + more for topping
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Family Size Bag of Barilla Three Cheese Tortellini

Instructions

  • In a large pan over medium heat; sauté mushrooms in olive oil with salt and pepper until tender. (about 8 minutes)
  • Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Start bringing the water to a boil for the pasta. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Add the butter to the mushroom cooking liquid in the sauté pan. Reduce heat to medium/low.
  • Whisk butter until melted.
  • Add the roasted garlic {I'm garlic obsessed, so I use 20 cloves!}. Continue cooking while whisking for 2-3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the grated parmesan, thyme leaves and heavy cream. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken and bubble. (about 5 minutes)
  • Reduce heat to low, add mushrooms and heat for 5 minutes.
  • Toss sauce with cooked tortellini and top with grated parmesan. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 468mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
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