Description
Cheesy shrimp tortellini delight brings comforting Italian-American flavors to weeknight dinners. Creamy parmesan sauce and succulent shrimp make this pasta irresistible for hungry home cooks who crave simple, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb (454 g) cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) salted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 basil leaves, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Preparation: Warm a large skillet over medium heat, melting butter until it creates a golden, smooth foundation for the dish.
- Shrimp Transformation: Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and develop a delicate, tender texture, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flavor Layering: Introduce roma tomatoes, basil, and garlic into the skillet, stirring gently to blend the ingredients and release their vibrant aromatics.
- Sauce Foundation: Sprinkle flour over the shrimp and vegetable mixture, creating a light coating that will help thicken the upcoming sauce.
- Cream Integration: Pour heavy whipping cream into the skillet, whisking continuously while gradually incorporating parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
- Final Fusion: Fold cooked cheese tortellini into the creamy mixture, ensuring each pasta piece is generously enveloped in the rich, decadent sauce, creating a harmonious seafood and pasta experience.
Notes
- Shrimp Selection: Choose medium-sized, deveined shrimp for consistent cooking and optimal texture, ensuring they’re fresh or properly thawed before preparation.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Shred parmesan cheese freshly to achieve smoother melting and prevent clumping, creating a more uniform and creamy sauce consistency.
- Timing is Critical: Cook shrimp precisely 2-3 minutes to prevent overcooking, which can result in rubbery and tough protein that diminishes the dish’s delicate flavor profile.
- Flour Coating Trick: Lightly dust flour to help thicken sauce naturally, but avoid excessive amounts that might create a heavy or pasty texture in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg