Craving a creamy and comforting pasta dish without the guilt? Look no further than this Lighter Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo! This delectable recipe offers a healthier take on the classic Alfredo sauce, using low-fat milk and Greek yogurt to create a rich and flavorful sauce that's both lighter and more nutritious. Plump tortellini, sautéed mushrooms, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese complete this delightful dish, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
But that's not all! This article also features variations of this versatile recipe to suit different dietary preferences and cravings. If you're a fan of seafood, try the Shrimp and Asparagus Alfredo Tortellini, where succulent shrimp and tender asparagus are tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce. For a vegetarian option, the Roasted Vegetable Alfredo Tortellini is packed with colorful roasted vegetables, offering a vibrant and flavorful twist. And for those who love a little kick, the Spicy Sausage Alfredo Tortellini adds a touch of heat with spicy sausage and crushed red pepper flakes.
No matter your preference, these Lighter Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting and delicious pasta dish, without compromising on health or taste. So gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's get cooking!
MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Refrigerated tortellini is good quality, and oh so suitable for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Alfredo sauce is rich, velvety, and indulgent, but it's worth the splurge occasionally, and you'll look like a super chef.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms, and saute until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 1/2 cups of cream, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add drained tortellini; toss to combine. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper; toss until well incorporated.
- Place the skillet over low heat and cook until Parmesan has melted and sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 remaining Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 292.5 mg, Fat 81.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 49.5 g, Sodium 1090.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Refrigerated tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a mild homemade Alfredo sauce in this fast fix Chris Snyder shares. "When we're having company, I prepare this dinner shortly before guests arrive, put it in a casserole dish and keep it warm in the oven," notes the Boulder, Colorado reader.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 45g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CREAMY MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO
This creamy, comforting dish is easy to make using prepared tortellini and a homemade Alfredo sauce.
Provided by fabeveryday
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon oil; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and cook until they float to the top and the filling is hot, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the tortellini.
- Drain the excess liquid from the mushrooms from the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the tortellini and mushroom mixture, and toss to combine. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.1 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 1266.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
TORTELLINI WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE
It's easy to turn these little twists of frozen-cheese-filled pasta into a meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add tortellini, Parmesan, butter, and parsley. Toss to coat; serve.
TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM
I was looking to add my veggies to a pasta dish and needed to use up my heavy cream and decided to experiment with this recipe. It came out pretty good, hope you like it. If you think this is too much food, you can alter the dimensions. I always like to double my recipes so I have leftovers
Provided by Dizdezi
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil water and cook tortellini according to package. Add frozen brocolli to the boiling water when you add pasta and cook until pasta is ready.
- In another non-stick pan, use olive oil cooking spray and add mushrooms and cook until soft.
- Add mushrooms to the tortellini and brocolli and top with sauce below.
- For sauce:.
- Melt butter in a large pan, saute garlic until golden (do not let it brown).
- Add cream, parsley & black pepper.
- Stir with a wisk to blend well, cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Gradually add cheese stirring until cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve over pasta and top with grated cheese of your choice (pecorino romano & parmesan work very well with this dish).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.3, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 515.4, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2, Protein 18.2
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-made tortellini. Fresh tortellini can be used, but it will take longer to cook.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk and butter instead. Just be sure to use equal parts of each.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese. You can also add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the bacon or pancetta.
- Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This lighter mushroom tortellini Alfredo is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The creamy, flavorful sauce is perfect for coating the tortellini and mushrooms, and the bacon or pancetta adds a nice smoky flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table, and it's a great way to use up any leftover tortellini.
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