Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo, a dish that brings together tender cheese-filled tortellini and succulent shrimp in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to entertaining guests—this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a gourmet meal without the hassle. The luscious combination of flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 package (12 ounces) small cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until melted.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder, reducing heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Add thawed shrimp to the sauce and stir gently.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sauce and shrimp, stirring well to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 125mg