Tortellini without potatoes

1 (20 ounce) package frozen tortellini 2 tablespoons margarine (I used margarine) or 2 tablespoons butter (I used margarine) 2 teaspoons minced garlic (can[...]

10 ounces dried cheese-filled tortellini (2-1/2 cups) or 10 ounces two 9-ounce packages refrigerated tortellini 1 medium carrot , thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallots 3 cups coarsely chopped wild mushrooms (portobello, crimini, shiitake) 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth[...]