Creamy Shrimp and Spinach Tortellini
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and creamy Parmesan sauce, all tossed with cheese tortellini.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Cheese Tortellini
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 10 ounces Fresh Spinach roughly chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While tortellini cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked tortellini and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil (optional).
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream sauce. You can also substitute other types of pasta for the tortellini.