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Creamy Tortellini Toss with Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato

Celebrate the flavors of summer with this mouthwatering dish of layered cheese tortellini, juicy jumbo shrimp enveloped in a creamy Mozzarella sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach and a hint of spice.
6
40 min
TOTAL TIME
377
CALORIES
$2.58
PER SERVING
Creamy Tortellini Toss with Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato
Ingredients
TORTELLINI
6 SERVINGS
Cheese Tortellini
2 cups cheese tortellini
SHRIMP
Shrimp
1 lb shrimp
peeled, deveined and rinsed
SUN-DRIED TOMATO MIXTURE
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Sun Dried Tomatoes
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
julienned and drained of oil
CREAMY SAUCE
Paprika
1/8 tsp paprika
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Half And Half
1 1/3 cups half and half
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
FINISHING TOUCHES
Fresh Basil
6 leaves fresh basil
chopped
Fresh Baby Spinach
3 cups fresh baby spinach
rinsed and patted dry
CHEESY TOPPING
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
SHRIMP SEASONING
Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
TORTELLINI
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
SHRIMP
2
Season the shrimp with salt and red pepper flakes.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO MIXTURE
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for a minute, then add garlic and continue cooking until aromatic.
SHRIMP
4
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
CREAMY SAUCE
5
In the same skillet, add half and half, salt, and paprika, then bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in mozzarella cheese until melted.
FINISHING TOUCHES
6
Stir in chopped basil. Layer baby spinach on top of the sauce, cover the skillet and remove from heat. The spinach will wilt from the remaining heat.
TORTELLINI
7
Fold the cooked tortellini and shrimp into the sauce, stirring gently to coat.
CHEESY TOPPING
8
Before serving, top the dish with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
25g
CARBS
18g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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