Lighter Mushroom Tortellini Alfredo

Description

This pasta dish is a perfect choice for meatless Monday, and with minimal ingredients it’s fast to make, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
  • ½ cup sliced portobello mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup evaporated fat-free milk
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot
  4. 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and saute until tender
  6. about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
  7. about 30 seconds. Remove mixture to a small bowl.
  8. Add evaporated milk to skillet and heat over medium-low heat until warm. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add cooked tortellini and toss to coat. Garnish with mushroom-garlic mixture.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 3

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