Cheese Tortellini with Porcini Pecorino Sauce

Name: Cheese Tortellini with Porcini Pecorino Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 1 cup hot water; 1 pound cheese tortellini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup shallots, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes.
2
Strain mushrooms through a sieve, reserving liquid.
3
While the mushrooms are soaking, cook tortellini according to package directions.
4
While the tortellini is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add shallots and garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring with spoon until soft.
6
Add oregano and bay leaves and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
7
Add porcini mushrooms and reserved mushroom soaking liquid and bring to a simmer, for 5 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to medium, add heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes to heat through.
9
Remove bay leaves with tongs, add tortellini to the mushrooms and cook 1 minute, to heat through.
10
Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley.
11
Serve immediately.

630

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, 1 cup hot water, 1 pound cheese tortellini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cheese Tortellini with Porcini Pecorino Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!