Pea Tortellini With Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender, about 7 minutes.
• Add 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add tortellini, Parmesan, butter, and parsley. Toss to coat; serve.

PEA TORTELLINI WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• If using fresh peas, blanch in boiling water for about 90 seconds; if using frozen peas, soak them in cold water a few minutes to thaw.
• Place 1 cup of peas, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor or blender and puree.
• Fold in ricotta; season with salt and pepper.
• Set up a small prep bowl with cold water to seal tortellinis; keep wonton skins covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
• To make the tortellini, spoon 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each skin.
• Dip your finger in the water and run it around the edges of the skin.
• Fold it over diagonally forming a triangle; press to seal.
• Dampen the two points and bring them together forming a ring and press. See how easy? Continue making tortellini until all of the puree is used; set aside.
• Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
• In a large skillet cook the shallot, shiitakes, and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup of peas and broth; simmer to thicken slightly.
• Cook tortellini in boiling water until skins become translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer tortellini to skillet with the mushroom sauce and adjust seasonings; turn off heat and swirl in butter.
• To serve, divide among 4 serving plates, garnish with with shaved Parmesan, pea shoots, if using, and a little more olive oil.