Easy Creamy Mushroom Beef Tortellini Recipe – Perfect Comfort Food
Welcome to my latest kitchen adventure with tortellini! My new recipe, Creamy Mushroom Beef Tortellini, is inspired by the well-loved Italian cuisine yet is easier to prepare. I’m eager to share this delightful find with you and hope it inspires your own culinary creations!
Now, anyone who still remembers the change.org petition on bringing in back the Braised Beef Tortellini to Olive Garden? Let’s take a crack at homemaking it!
Chef’s Notes
What’s in Creamy Mushroom Beef Tortellini
This dish is wonderfully straightforward, perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner. It features meat-filled tortellini, unsalted butter, cremini mushrooms, shallots, and a creamy sauce seasoned with paprika and fresh thyme. Here’s what you’ll need:
Tortellini: Filled with savory meat for a hearty bite.
What else can i add?
While this dish stands strong on its own, you can easily customize it by adding plain tortellini for a lighter option or olive oil instead of butter. For those who prefer a milder flavor, chicken broth can replace beef broth.
What else to serve with?
To round out the meal, I recommend serving this dish with a light arugula salad or steamed green beans. These additions make the meal even more satisfying and complete.
Simply put, they’re delicious even the next day. The flavors meld together beautifully when stored, and reheating in a skillet keeps the dish moist and flavorful.
Additional Notes
- To enhance the flavor, try adding minced garlic when sautéing the mushrooms.
- Pair this dish with a light arugula salad or steamed green beans for a balanced meal.
- For a twist, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or olives into the sauce for added depth of taste.
- Comfort Food: Perfect for cozy nights in or comforting family dinners.
- Weekday Meals: Quick and easy to make, ideal for busy weeknights.
Creamy Mushroom Beef Tortellini
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes450
kcal30
minutesDive into the comforting embrace of our Creamy Mushroom Beef Tortellini! This dish combines succulent meat-filled tortellini with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, seasoned perfectly with fresh thyme and a hint of paprika. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick yet luxurious meal for any day of the week. Impress your family with this effortlessly elegant dish that promises to satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
1 lb Frozen Meat-filled Tortellini
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
12 oz Cremini Mushrooms
2 medium Shallots
2 tsp Paprika
2 tsp Fresh Thyme
Black Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 cup Low-sodium Beef Broth
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish
- Alternative Ingredients
Plain tortellini instead of meat-filled for a less rich option
Olive oil can replace butter for a lighter version
Chicken broth can substitute beef broth for a milder flavor
Directions
- Pasta Preparation – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 7 minutes.
- Sauce Creation – In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots; sauté until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Flavor Infusion – Sprinkle paprika and thyme over the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and stir for about 1 minute until well incorporated.
- Final Touches – Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Combine the drained tortellini with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnishing – Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- nonstick pan
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 350mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Vitamin A: 500IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 100mg
- Iron: 2mg
