Description
A luxurious one-pan meal featuring tender shrimp and cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, stopping 1 minute early. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Add tomato, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add tortellini and gently combine until coated.
- Simmer 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan.
Notes
Watch the shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.