
08/10/2025
One Pot Shrimp and Creamy Garlic Tortellini
Ingredients:
1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 (10-ounce) package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion power
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Directions:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
Add diced red bell pepper and thawed spinach.
Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is slightly tender.
Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually about 3-5 minutes for fresh tortellini or 7-9 minutes for frozen.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes and lemon zest. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Return the shrimp into the pot. Stir in the chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of finely chopped basil.