Spinach Tortellini With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPINACH TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Pasta
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 oz Spinach tortellini (1 box)
1/4 c Diced onion
1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms
-- (abt. 3 oz.)
3 tb Butter
1 t Fresh lemon juice
3 tb Flour
1 c Chicken broth
1 t Salt -- or to taste
1/4 c Heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c White wine
1 c Frozen peas -- cooked
-----GARNISH-----
Chopped parsley
Scallion rings

Cook tortellini in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water for
about 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, saute onions and mushrooms in butter
and lemon juice until tender but not brown. Sprinkle with flour;
toss. Add broth and cream, stirring until the mixture is thickened
and comes to a boil. Add seasonings and wine. Cook an additional
minute.

Divide tortellini among serving plates. Pour sauce over tortellini.
Sprinkle with cooked peas and garnishes. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

On back of 7 oz. box Amore brand cheese tortellini. Liberty Richter,
Carlstadt, NJ 07072. Posted by Cathy Harned.



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