Description
Rich, creamy, and effortlessly elegant, this Creamy Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo Delight brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Juicy shrimp and tender cheese-filled tortellini are coated in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for easy dinner nights, quick meal prep, or special occasion cooking, this one-pan pasta dish checks every box. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, comforting food ideas, or simple yet impressive dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers flavor, texture, and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb cheese tortellini
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
6. Return tortellini and shrimp to the pan. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest Alfredo texture.
Do not overcook the shrimp—once pink and curled, they’re ready.
Add a bit of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp pasta, Alfredo tortellini, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food