- 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
Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain mushrooms through a sieve, reserving liquid. While the mushrooms are soaking, cook tortellini according to package directions.
Note: if using fresh mushrooms, brown in butter and add 1 cup water when the recipe calls for “reserved mushroom soaking liquid”
While the tortellini is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook 3 minutes, stirring with spoon until soft. Add oregano and bay leaves and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add porcini mushrooms and reserved mushroom soaking liquid and bring to a simmer, for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add heavy cream and simmer 2 minutes to heat through. Remove bay leaves with tongs, add tortellini to the mushrooms and cook 1 minute, to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
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