An irresistably delicious rich and creamy pasta dish that can be ready and on your table in 30 minutes! Cooks in one pot and guaranteed to please even the toughest critic!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Spinach Mushroom Tortellini, Mushroom, Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 682kcal
Author Samantha Buckner
Ingredients
20ouncescheese tortellini, cooked according to the directions on package
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundmushrooms, sliced or quartered
1tablespoon unsalted butter
2/3cupyellow onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1tablespoonminced garlic, approximately 3 cloves
1cuplow-sodium vegetable broth
2cups raw baby spinach, roughly chopped
2cupshalf and half
1/3cupparmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/3cupasiago cheese, freshly grated
1tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
1tablespooncornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, mixed well
Optional Garnishments:
freshly chopped parsley
freshly grated parmesan or asiago cheese
red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer. You may need to work in batches.Allow the mushrooms to sauté for 3-5 minutes before flipping. Time will be dependent on how thickly/thinly sliced the mushrooms are. You want a light brown, slightly seared finish.Repeat with remaining batches, if needed, and transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Once the butter is starting to bubble, add the chopped onion. Allow the onion to saute for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add minced garlic and saute 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape along the bottom of the pan to lift up any brown bits that may be sticking from sautéing. Allow the broth to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Once the broth has reduced by almost half, add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Reduce the heat to low.
Pour in the half and half and stir to throughly combine. Stir in the parmesan cheese and the asiago cheese. Stir until both cheeses are melted and mixed in. Add freshly chopped parsley and stir.Taste test the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed, and to taste.
Combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well.Pour half into the sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens. You don't want too thick of sauce, as the pasta will absorb a lot of it once added and resting. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until it has reduced. Add the other half of the cornstarch mix, if needed.
Stir in the cooked pasta and mushrooms to warm. Serve garnished with extra parmesan/asiago cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes.