Description
A delightful dish combining shrimp, creamy garlic sauce, and tender tortellini, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to medium, and stir for approximately 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Cheese and Spinach: Stir in grated Parmesan until it melts. Add spinach if using and cook until wilted.
- Combine Everything: Gently add the tortellini into the sauce, stirring to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish with Shrimp: Return sautéed shrimp to skillet, mixing everything together. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute butter with olive oil. Feel free to experiment with herbs and add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg