Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo
Description
This recipe begins by boiling cheese tortellini according to package instructions and draining them. Meanwhile, butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese are heated and stirred until melted and smooth. Parmesan cheese and garlic powder are added next, and the sauce simmers on low heat until thickened to a creamy consistency. Frozen cooked shrimp are thawed with cold water, then gently stirred into the sauce to warm without overcooking.
The cooked tortellini is added to the skillet and stirred carefully, allowing the creamy sauce to coat the pasta and shrimp thoroughly. Optional garnish such as parsley adds a fresh color contrast. The final dish is rich and smooth, with tender shrimp and soft cheesy tortellini, suitable for a warming meal.
Doubling the Alfredo sauce ingredients is suggested for those who prefer more sauce coverage. Serving should be prompt to maintain creaminess and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (9 ounces, each) cheese tortellini refrigerated
- ¼ cup butter salted
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese with chive and onion
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package (12 ounces) Shrimp small, cooked, peeled, deveined, tails off
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain water.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, add butter, heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir and simmer until butter and cream cheese has melted.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy.
- Meanwhile, run cold water over frozen cooked shrimp to thaw completely. Add thawed shrimp to Alfredo sauce in skillet. Stir gently.
- Pour cooked, drained tortellini into skillet. Gently stir to coat pasta and shrimp. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra sauce, double the Alfredo sauce ingredients as desired.
- Thaw frozen shrimp under cold running water before adding to prevent overcooking.
- Gently stir shrimp and tortellini with sauce to coat without breaking pasta or overworking shrimp.
- Serve promptly to enjoy the sauce's creamy texture at its best.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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