Tortellini Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 large yellow onions.
02 - 8 oz mushrooms.
03 - 8 oz fresh spinach.
04 - 9 oz cheese tortellini.
05 - 1 cup heavy cream.
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more.
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

# Instructions:

01 - Thinly slice onions and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Cook onions on high for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
03 - Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking onions 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Add pinch of salt and cook onions 10 additional minutes on medium-low until deeply caramelized.
05 - Remove caramelized onions from pan and set aside.
06 - Heat remaining tablespoon oil and add sliced mushrooms with pinch of salt.
07 - Cook mushrooms about 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
08 - Add fresh spinach and stir until just beginning to wilt.
09 - Return caramelized onions to pan with vegetables.
10 - Pour in heavy cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt, bringing just to boil then reducing to simmer.
11 - Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente.
12 - Add drained tortellini to cream sauce, stirring gently to combine.
13 - Simmer additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
14 - Season with black pepper before serving hot.
15 - Garnish with additional pepper if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Vegetarian friendly.
02 - Make ahead components.
03 - Rich cream sauce.
04 - Restaurant quality.

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