Pasta, shrimp, alfredo sauce...what's not to love?! Shrimp Alfredo Tortellini is an easy-to-make recipe that tastes a lot more complicated than it really is!
1 large pot
1 or 2 skillets
1 colander
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini large
- ¾ cup butter divided
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic minced and divided
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
Prepare cheese tortellini according to package directions. Drain in a colander once finished cooking.
While pasta cooks, heat ¼ cup butter in a large skillet. When it has melted, add the shrimp and half of the minced garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes per side. Once both sides are pink, remove the shrimp to a platter.
In the same or a new skillet (your choice), add the remaining ½ cup butter and 1½ cups cream. Heat until warm and butter has melted. Whisk in remaining garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese has completely melted.
Once all ingredients are ready, place tortellini on a plate or in a bowl. Spoon Alfredo sauce over the pasta, and then top with shrimp. Add extra Italian seasoning if you'd like!
Calories: 1105kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 433mg | Sodium: 1802mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2771IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 834mg | Iron: 3mg