Description
A delicious creamy dish featuring fresh tortellini and shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh tortellini
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head roasted garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 30 minutes until golden.
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, then cook tortellini according to package instructions (3-5 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat; pour in heavy cream and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan. Squeeze in roasted garlic and stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg