Rich, creamy, and effortlessly elegant, this Creamy Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo Delight brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Pasta
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb cheese tortellini
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Return tortellini and shrimp to the pan. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Perfect for easy dinner nights or special occasion cooking.