Cheese Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo
A creamy, comforting pasta dish loaded with cheese-filled tortellini and juicy shrimp in a velvety Alfredo sauce—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 package 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the cheese tortellini until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir constantly, and slowly add Parmesan cheese until the sauce turns smooth and thick; thin it out with a splash of milk or broth if needed.
- Add the shrimp back in, toss in the tortellini, and stir gently until everything is coated and warmed through.
- Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve hot.