Description
A comforting dish that combines tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and cheesy tortellini in a rich cream sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked tortellini and Parmesan cheese, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy shrimp and spinach tortellini!
Notes
Consider adding zest of lemon or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, tortellini, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, easy recipe
