Description
A creamy and flavorful dish that combines shrimp, spinach, and cheese tortellini in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked tortellini and shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg