Description
Creamy Shrimp and Spinach Tortellini brings together tender seasoned shrimp and cheese filled tortellini in a silky spinach and cheese sauce that feels both indulgent and comforting
Ingredients
one pound Simple Truth Organic Cheese Tortellini cooked and drained
three tablespoons unsalted butter
two tablespoons all purpose flour
one and one half cups half and half
one half teaspoon salt
one half teaspoon garlic powder
one half teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
one quarter teaspoon nutmeg
one cup Cabot Shredded Parmesan cheese
four ounces Organic Valley Cream Cheese softened
one half cup Tillamook Smoked Gouda shredded
sixteen ounces fresh baby spinach washed and dried
pinch of red pepper flakes
one pound medium large shrimp peeled and deveined
one tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
one half teaspoon salt for the shrimp
one and one half tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil then cook the Simple Truth Organic Cheese Tortellini according to package directions until tender then drain and set aside
melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat then whisk in the flour and cook briefly to remove any raw flour taste
increase the heat slightly and add the half and half gradually whisking constantly so the mixture stays smooth and thickens evenly
reduce the heat to medium then stir in Cabot Shredded Parmesan Organic Valley Cream Cheese and Tillamook Smoked Gouda until the cheeses melt into a creamy sauce
season the sauce with salt garlic powder black pepper nutmeg and a pinch of red pepper flakes then fold in the baby spinach and cook until it has just softened into the sauce
toss the cooked tortellini into the creamed spinach mixture making sure each piece is evenly coated keep the mixture warm on very low heat while you prepare the shrimp
place the shrimp in a bowl then toss with Old Bay Seasoning salt and extra virgin olive oil
heat a clean skillet over medium high heat then add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook briefly on each side until the shrimp turn opaque and just cooked through remove from the heat promptly to avoid overcooking
ladle the creamed tortellini into shallow bowls then top each serving with a generous portion of the warm seasoned shrimp serve immediately for best texture and flavor
Notes
use fresh baby spinach for a bright color and tender texture if the sauce thickens too much add a small splash of half and half to loosen it
soften the cream cheese before adding to the sauce to prevent lumps
Old Bay contains salt so adjust additional salt to taste after combining the sauce
store shrimp separately from the tortellini if preparing ahead to preserve the best texture when reheating
- Prep Time: fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: forty five minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté and simmer
- Cuisine: American