Delicious Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce in 30 Minutes

A quick and creamy shrimp tortellini with garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
9 oz Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini Recommended brands like Buitoni

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Olive or Grapeseed Oil Or any neutral cooking oil
1/2 cup Dry White Wine Can be replaced with additional stock
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
4 cloves Minced Garlic
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Seafood or Chicken Stock Choose chicken if seafood stock is unavailable
4 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 tbsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper

For the Vegetables

2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Frozen can be used if well-drained

For the Finish

1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

Equipment

large skillet
Pot
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning and let rest.
Heat oil in skillet, sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
Deglaze skillet with wine, then add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the garlic mixture, stir until smooth, add stock and whisk.
Incorporate cream and basil, simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Cook tortellini in salted water according to package directions.
Add spinach to sauce, let wilt and add red pepper.
Combine tortellini and shrimp into the sauce, garnish with parmesan, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow sauce to simmer properly for flavor development.

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