Cheese Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo (Print)
Tender cheese tortellini and succulent shrimp tossed in a homemade creamy Parmesan sauce for a quick, elegant dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Seafood
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
→ Sauce Base
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
# Directions:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
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Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the Alfredo sauce. Add the cooked tortellini, gently stirring to coat the pasta and shrimp in the sauce.
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Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For best results, ensure the pasta is slightly al dente as it will continue cooking briefly when added to the hot sauce.
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The Alfredo sauce will thicken upon standing; if needed, thin with a splash of pasta water.