Tortellini with Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Tortellini with Porcini Mushroom Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 403 calories, 17g of protein, and 21g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up whipping cream, shallots, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.
Instructions
Place porcini mushrooms in 2-cup measuringcup; add enough hot water to measure 2cups.
Let stand until mushrooms are soft,about 20 minutes.
Drain mushrooms,reserving soaking liquid. Coarsely chopporcini mushrooms.
Cook tortellini in large pot of boilingsalted water until just tender but still firm tobite, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skilletover medium-high heat.
Add shallots; sautéeuntil golden and tender, about 4 minutes.
Addmushrooms and 3 teaspoons thyme; sauté2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup mushroom soakingliquid and cream; boil until thickened to lightsauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Seasonto taste with salt and pepper.
Drain tortellini; return to same pot.
Addmushroom mixture and toss to coat. Stir in1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer tortellini to bowl; sprinkle with 1/4cup cheese and 1 teaspoon thyme.