Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce
Indulge in a bowl of creamy Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce that’s sure to elevate any meal. This delightful dish combines tender shrimp and cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a rich, garlic-infused sauce, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With easy-to-find ingredients and minimal prep time, you can bring restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends and family, this comforting pasta dish is guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil
- 1/3 cup dry apple vinegar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 oz chicken stock
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink; set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and deglaze with apple vinegar. Add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then add chicken stock and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in heavy cream and dried basil; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
- Stir fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted, then mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked tortellini and shrimp into the sauce; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg