creamy shrimp tortellini
Indulge in this 5-star creamy shrimp tortellini! A rich, flavorful, and easy pasta dish perfect for a comforting yet gourmet meal.
Ingredients
- - 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- - 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 2 tablespoons butter
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1 cup baby spinach optional
- - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- - Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini:
- - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- - Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp:
- - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- - Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- - Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- - Pour in chicken or seafood broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- - Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- - Reduce heat to low and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine Everything:
- - Add cooked tortellini and shrimp back into the skillet.
- - Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- - Stir in baby spinach (if using) and let it wilt.
- Serve:
- - Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- - Serve warm and enjoy!