Creamy Spinach Mushroom Tortellini with Caramelized Onions
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Tortellini with Caramelized Onions is a rich Italian pasta dish featuring tender tortellini in a luxurious sauce made with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for onions)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 9 oz refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for serving)
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium, add ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook for another 10 minutes until deeply browned. Set aside.
- Make creamy sauce: In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add spinach and stir on low heat until wilted. Return caramelized onions to the skillet. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and ¼ teaspoon salt; bring to a quick boil then simmer for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions (about 7-10 minutes), drain, and add to the sauce. Stir on low heat for 2 minutes to combine. Serve topped with cracked black pepper.
Notes
Caramelized onions can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and stored in the fridge for easier meal prep. Use refrigerated tortellini for best texture; frozen works but may require extra cooking time. For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg