Tortellini with Shrimp and Pesto
Tortellini with Shrimp and Pesto
If you love shrimp, you’ll love creating this tantalizing dish: tortellini with succulent shrimp and aromatic pesto. My step-by-step instructions will show you how to combine tender tortellini, plump shrimp, and vibrant homemade pesto. With these harmonious flavors and simple cooking techniques, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for both casual dinners and special occasions. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and satisfying seafood meal!
Ingredients
Method
- In a large mixing or serving bowl, place approximately ½ C of pesto.
- Then, cook the pasta to the package directions (in heavily salted water) or just a few minutes shy…so al dente.
- Using a spider, take the pasta out of the water and add to the pesto.
- Now, put the shrimp in the same boiling water used to cook the pasta. The shrimp will only take 2 ½ to 3 minutes to cook.
- Take the shrimp out using the spider and add to your tortellini and mix.
- I tend to like a lot of pesto, so I start with a ½ C and go from there. You can add a little extra virgin olive oil to loosen it up, if necessary. Enjoy!
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Let us know how it was!Tortellini: fresh, frozen, or dried
Tortellini is sold fresh (refrigerated), frozen, and dried. Fresh usually cooks the fastest and yields a tender, pillowy texture; dried takes longer and can be firmer. Because type affects cooking time, follow the package directions and aim to remove the pasta slightly shy of fully soft if you prefer al dente so it finishes while mixed with the warm shrimp and pesto.
Watch Dr. J Make Tortellini with Shrimp and Pesto
Watch Dr. J make Tortellini with Shrimp and Pesto and see how it comes together.
