Description
Savor pure comfort with this cheesy shrimp tortellini delight, blending creamy textures and ocean-fresh flavors. Crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese elevate each luxurious bite, creating a Mediterranean-inspired pasta experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound (454 grams) cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) shredded parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 2 basil leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, allowing butter to melt completely and create a silky base for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Introduce peeled shrimp into the bubbling butter, allowing them to transform into a delicate pink hue and develop a tender texture, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Enhance the skillet’s flavor profile by adding diced roma tomatoes, fragrant minced basil, and pungent garlic, gently stirring to marry the ingredients and release their aromatic essence.
- Dust the shrimp and vegetable medley with a light layer of flour, meticulously coating each element to create a subtle thickening foundation for the impending sauce.
- Stream heavy whipping cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to develop a luxurious, velvety consistency while gradually folding in shredded parmesan cheese until the sauce achieves a smooth, glossy finish.
- Gently fold cooked cheese tortellini into the creamy mixture, ensuring each pasta pillow is generously coated with the rich, decadent sauce, creating a harmonious blend of seafood and Italian-inspired comfort.
Notes
- Prep ahead by peeling and deveining shrimp before starting to save precious cooking time.
- Choose fresh roma tomatoes for the brightest, most vibrant flavor in the sauce.
- Watch shrimp carefully while cooking to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic taste compared to pre-packaged options.
- Ensure tortellini is cooked al dente to maintain perfect texture when mixed with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately after combining ingredients to enjoy the dish at its peak temperature and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg