Tortellini with Porcini Mushroom Sauce
A luxurious pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini in a rich porcini mushroom cream sauce, enhanced with shallots, fresh thyme, and Parmesan cheese. This restaurant-quality meal combines the earthy flavors of porcini mushrooms with the delicate cheese-filled pasta.
Ingredients
- •1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- •2 packages dried three-cheese tortellini
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •1 cup sliced shallots
- •4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- •½ cup whipping cream
- •¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- •divided
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place porcini mushrooms in 2-cup measuring cup; add enough hot water to measure 2 cups. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Coarsely chop porcini mushrooms.
20 min
- 2.
Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
10 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sautée until golden and tender, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and 3 teaspoons thyme; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup mushroom soaking liquid and cream; boil until thickened to light sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9 min
- 4.
Drain tortellini; return to same pot. Add mushroom mixture and toss to coat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer tortellini to bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon thyme.
5 min
