Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo, a dish that effortlessly combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with succulent shrimp in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with flavors that will leave everyone asking 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, deveined, tails off)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions in a large pot of salted water; drain.
- In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Thaw shrimp under cold water, then add to the sauce, stirring gently.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the Alfredo sauce; serve hot and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg