Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Spinach Mushroom Tortellini with Caramelized Onions. Velvety cheese tortellini coated in a luscious cream sauce, studded with earthy mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and sweet caramelized onions – a delightful vegetarian pasta dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Mushroom Spinach Cream Sauce:
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil salted water and cook tortellini; drain and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions slowly until caramelized. Add garlic and mushrooms; sauté until tender.
- Prepare Spinach Mushroom Cream Sauce: Add spinach to the skillet, then pour in cream. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or Italian sausage.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce, or opt for plant-based cream and cheese for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
