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Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo

Rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce is poured over golden shrimp and cheese-filled tortellini. This pasta dish is easy to prepare, and every bite will be delicious and satisfying!

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Servings: 6
Course: Main Course , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (9 ounces, each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 package (12 ounces) small cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of salted water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain water.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, add butter, heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir and simmer until butter and cream cheese has melted.
  3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until thick and creamy.
  4. Meanwhile, run cold water over frozen cooked shrimp to thaw completely. Add thawed shrimp to Alfredo sauce in skillet. Stir gently.
  5. Pour cooked, drained tortellini into skillet. Gently stir to coat pasta and shrimp. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can always double the Alfredo sauce ingredients if you like more sauce!