Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Shrimp Tortellini Marinara

As with just about any recipe I post - switch this up how you want. I didn't have tortellini, so I made it with rotini. I also used a large can of whole plum tomatoes and broke them up in the sauce, but you can use any pasta/marinara sauce you want. Also, if you don't have white wine, use chicken stock instead. And if you don't like shrimp....well then you're just crazy! No really, I'm sure chicken or sausage would be good too! This recipe serves 3-4.

Shrimp Tortellini Marinara
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 onion, minced
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 lb. large peeled/deveined shrimp
1 pkg. cheese tortellini, or 8 oz. of your favorite pasta, cooked/drained
1/2 c. white wine
1 t. Italian seasoning
2 oz. cream cheese
salt & pepper
Parmesan cheese


Preheat large skillet and add oil. Saute onions and mushrooms until tender. Add in garlic and stir for a couple minutes. Season with salt & pepper. Add white wine to the pan and cook for a couple minutes until reduced. Add marinara or tomatoes and italian seasoning, simmer for 10 minutes or so until bubbly and hot. Stir in cream cheese until all melted in sauce. Add shrimp and continue to cook 3-4 more minutes until the shrimp are just pink. Stir in cooked pasta and serve with a side of sauted spinach or salad and fresh bread! Sprinkle fresh parmesan over everything and enjoy!

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