Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet
This Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with cheese tortellini in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it brings together fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil for a delightful meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 2 basil leaves, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until no longer translucent.
- Stir in diced tomato, basil, and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir until completely combined.
- Pour in heavy whipping cream and sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked cheese tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with additional shredded parmesan and minced basil.
Nutrition
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 542mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 158mg