Cheese Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo: A Creamy Indulgence at Home
A delicious recipe for cheese tortellini with shrimp in a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg