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    Creamy Tortellini with Shrimp and Veggies

    Published: Jul 18, 2016 / 24 Comments

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    Tortellini with Shrimp and Veggies - spicy shrimp smothered in a creamy Mozzarella cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach! SO GOOD!

    spicy shrimp smothered in a creamy Mozzarella cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach

    I used refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini and large raw shrimp. And, I added fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in oil This turned out one of the best pasta dinners I ever made! It looked really pretty and colorful, the shrimp and the veggies tasted great with a creamy sauce and cheesy tortellini.

    shrimp and tortellini with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

    The key to the success of the recipe is to use large shrimp that matches in size to tortellini. Use raw shrimp (no pre-cooked kind) so that you get all the juices and the flavors from cooking the raw shrimp for your creamy pasta dish!

    Shrimp tortellini with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

    I hope you will enjoy this easy pasta recipe!

    Creamy Shrimp Tortellini with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    4.88 from 24 votes

    Creamy Tortellini with Shrimp and Veggies

    Tortellini with Shrimp and Veggies - a delicious Summer recipe!  Cheese tortellini and jumbo shrimp are tossed in a creamy, spicy Mozzarella cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories per serving 401 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes , julliened or chopped, drained of oil
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves , minced
    • 1 ⅓ cups half and half
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
    • 6 fresh basil leaves , chopped
    • 8 oz baby spinach fresh
    • 10 oz tortellini , uncooked
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated, to serve

    Instructions 

    • Cook shrimp, seasoned generously with salt and pepper flakes, in a large skillet on medium-high heat in 1 tablespoon olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes, for 3 minutes, flipping once, until pink.
    • Add sun-dried tomatoes, drained mostly of oil + 1 more tablespoon of olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic, mix, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove shrimp from the skillet, leaving sun-dried tomatoes in the skillet.
    • To the same skillet (with sun-dried tomatoes), add half and half, ¼ teaspoon of salt, paprika and bring to boil, reduce to simmer and add mozzarella cheese. Stir to melt, on simmer, be patient. Add chopped fresh basil and mix. Add fresh spinach to the same skillet, on top of the sauce, cover the pan with the lid, remove from heat. Spinach should wilt while you cook the tortellini.
    • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse.
    • Add cooked tortellini and cooked shrimp back to the sauce, stir to coat, warm on medium-low heat. Taste, add more salt if needed.
    • When serving, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Tortellini with Shrimp and Veggies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    401
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    238
    mg
    79
    %
    Sodium
     
    1176
    mg
    51
    %
    Potassium
     
    511
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    29
    g
    58
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3935
    IU
    79
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    16.5
    mg
    20
    %
    Calcium
     
    375
    mg
    38
    %
    Iron
     
    4.4
    mg
    24
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword shrimp and veggies, shrimp tortellini
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    Comments

    1. Maggie

      February 11, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      I was wondering if I could use low-fat milk instead of the half and half and fresh cut tomato's? My husband is a heart patient and I need to reduce his fat intake.
      Thank you so much for any suggestions.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 6:13 pm

        Maggie, you can use low-fat milk - the cheese might not melt properly (or it might melt just fine!) but it will still be very delicious. You can also skip the cheese and make a roux with a small amount of olive oil and flour and then slowly whisk in low-fat milk - that will thicken the sauce without the cheese.

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    2. Joan

      January 14, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      At age 81, I get tired of eating all of the dishes I have eaten all of my life so I have started searching for new ones. Well I hit the jackpot with this Shrimp, Tortellini, Veggie dish. It is simple to make and very, very delicious. Everyone should try this very tasty dish.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 4:12 pm

        Joan, thank you for this glowing review! I am so glad you found my site in search of new recipes and that this dish turned out well! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Katie

      November 06, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Considering this as pescatarian option for Thanksgiving. Could I make this day before and reheat?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 07, 2022 at 2:15 am

        Katie, usually cream-based sauces that also use cheese don't reheat well. In this case, if you do want to make it ahead, I would say, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half and skip the cheese. When reheating, don't use a microwave oven - reheat on low heat very slowly and gently on the stovetop and add the cheese then - you might not even need it because heavy cream would be dense enough to create creamy sauce all on its own.

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    4. Melanie Wise

      June 06, 2021 at 12:07 am

      This is unbelievably good!! My husband and I absolutely loved it! I double the recipe and im SO glad I did because I cant wait to eat more tomorrow! Its like going to and authentic Italian restaurant right in your own kitchen

      Reply
    5. Rhonda

      April 26, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      Awesome recipe! My husband raved about it. Living in coastal Georgia provides us with beautiful shrimp. A perfect quick dish for warm summer days. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Tammy

      May 30, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Can you substitute broccoli for the spinach?

      Reply
      • H

        December 12, 2020 at 4:29 pm

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