Easy One Pan Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo (A Family Favorite)
- SFSugar Free
Tortellini Shrimp Alfredo is the ultimate one pan family-loved meal. Perfect for busy families, this dish features a creamy homemade alfredo sauce that everyone will love. The best part is this shrimp alfredo recipe all comes together easily in one-pan for simple cleanup and more time to enjoy a delicious meal.
Ingredients
for the alfredo sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, make sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese - see notes if you only have store-bought shredded cheese on hand.
- a pinch of nutmeg, optional
- salt and pepper, to taste
for the shrimp and tortellini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package (about 9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup baby spinach , optional
- lemon wedges , optional for serving
Instructions
prepare the shrimp
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
make the alfredo sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
cook the tortellini
- Add the tortellini and chicken broth to the skillet with the alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and cooked through.
combine and serve
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the baby spinach if using. Stir everything together until the shrimp are heated through and the spinach is wilted. Serve with lemon wedges on the side of an extra burst of flavor.
Equipment
Notes
tortellini shrimp alfredo**If you only have pre-shredded cheese on hand, try rinsing it in a strainer under cold water to remove the cornstarch. This simple step can help improve the sauce’s consistency.
Pre-shredded cheese often contains additives like cornstarch to prevent clumping, which can affect the sauce’s texture, so simply rinsing it in a strainer will help to improve the alfredo sauce.