Cheese Tortelloni with Mushroom Sauce, Parmesan, and Chili Flakes
Ingredients
- 2 unit Scallions
- 8 ounce Button Mushrooms
- 2 clove Garlic
- 9 ounce Cheese Tortelloni
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- 1 unit Mushroom Stock Concentrate
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Trim and quarter mushrooms. Mince or grate garlic.
- 2
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 7-9 minutes. TIP: If pan seems dry, add another drizzle of olive oil.
- 3
Once water is boiling, add tortelloni to pot. Reduce to a low simmer and cook until tender and floating to the top, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat, leaving tortelloni in water.
- 4
Add garlic, scallion whites, half the Italian Seasoning, and 2 TBSP butter to pan with mushrooms. Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until scallion whites are softened and butter has melted, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
- 5
Stir cream cheese, sour cream, stock concentrate, ¼ cup pasta cooking water (⅓ cup for 4 servings), and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) into pan until thoroughly combined. Using a slotted spoon, gently transfer tortelloni to pan. (TIP: If needed, stir in more cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.) Gently stir to coat. Season with remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Divide pasta between bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan, scallion greens, and chili flakes if desired.
Cheese Tortelloni with Mushroom Sauce, Parmesan, and Chili Flakes
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About this Recipe
Craving that elusive ‘fifth taste’ experience in a flash? This Cheese Tortelloni with Mushroom Sauce, Parmesan, and Chili Flakes delivers savory bliss in just 30 minutes, bringing restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. Get ready to understand the obsession with umami. What are you waiting for?!
What makes this dish truly special is how it masterfully layers flavors to create an unforgettable umami experience. The rich mushroom sauce, infused with mushroom stock concentrate and seasoned with Italian seasoning, perfectly coats tender cheese tortelloni, creating a symphony of savory notes. A delightful combination of sour cream and cream cheese gives the sauce its incredible creaminess and depth.
Prepare your palate for a truly satisfying meal. You'll savor the tender, cheese-filled tortelloni enveloped in a lusciously creamy mushroom sauce, made rich with sour cream and cream cheese. Each bite offers the earthy depth of button mushrooms, brightened by fresh scallions and a welcome zing from chili flakes, all brought together by the savory embrace of Parmesan. This dish is designed to be impossible to put down, living up to its umami promise.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines as is, you can easily adapt it to your taste. For an extra earthy note, try different mushroom varieties like cremini in place of or alongside the button mushrooms. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred spice level, or omit them entirely for a milder dish. Don't have Parmesan? A similar hard, salty cheese can work in a pinch for topping.
Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special date night in, this dish makes a comforting and impressive meal for two. Serve it simply with a sprinkle of fresh scallion greens and a final flourish of Parmesan for an irresistible touch.