Portobello Basil Cheese Tortellini Food

CHEESE TORTELLINI IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 2 1/2 cups broth to a boil. Add cheese tortellini. Return to a boil and cook until the tortellini float to the top of the water, about 3 minutes. The internal temperature of a tortellini should be 165ºF. Drain completely.
• Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups broth with corn starch. In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Stir in garlic and basil and cook 2 minutes.
• Add broth-cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat.
• Pour into a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until softened.
• Add flour; cook and stir one minute.
• Stir in wine; cook one minute more.
• Slowly add cream, mixing until smooth. Add cheese; cook over medium heat until smooth and thick.
• Add fresh basil; mix well and pour over hot, cooked tortellini.
• Garnish with basil leaves.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a big handful of salt then add tortellini. Cook as directed on the package until al dente. Drain into a colander.
• While the water is boiling, make the sauce: in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once hot, add the onion, mushrooms, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Slowly stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the cheese, basil, and lemon juice.
• Once the tortellini is cooked, mix together the tortellini and sauce. Serve immediately.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, prepare mushrooms by rinsing and thinly slicing the mushroom caps; discard the stems.
• In a medium skillet over low heat, combine wine, parsley, garlic and mushrooms; stirring frequently, saute for approximately 5 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked through.
• Remove skillet from heat and slowly add Alfredo sauce, stirring to blend; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Separate hot pasta into four portions and spoon sauce over pasta. Garnish with cheese and serve immediately.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package. Drain, keep warm.
• Combine rest of ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan.
• Transfer sauce to serving bowl and add tortellini.