Shrimp Tortellini In Tomato Cream Sauce Food

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. , Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese blend, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. , Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

SPINACH TORTELLINI IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat large pot of water to boiling for pasta. (When it comes to a boil, add salt.).
• Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in plum tomatoes with juice and the basil. Increase heat to medium and cook uncovered, stirring and breaking up tomatoes, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir heavy cream into sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens again, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, add tortellini to salted boiling water and cook according to package directions. About 2 minutes before it should be done, add spinach and cook until tortellini is ready, about 2 minutes longer. Drain well and transfer to wide serving bowl. Spoon sauce over top, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.

TORTELLINI ROSé (TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE)

Steps:

• If opting for mushrooms: In a saucepan, over medium heat, saute mushrooms for 3 minutes; then add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes, then add pasta sauce and cook until heated through. Otherwise: In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat tomato sauce with garlic until heated through.
• Stir in cream, and remove from heat.
• Toss pasta in sauce until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle with cheese, to garnish.

TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
• Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
• Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
• Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
• Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
• When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
• Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
• Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

CAPELLINI WTH SHRIMP AND CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp and garlic with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total.
• Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
• Add cream and briskly simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, cook capellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta.
• Serve pasta immediately, topped iwth shrimp and sauce. Thin with some of the reserved water if necessary.

TORTELLINI, SHRIMP, AND VEGETABLES WITH SPINACH-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Do all of your ingredient preparation and set out everything before you ever turn on the stove for final preparation.
• This recipe is really just an Italian stir-fry.
• Just about everything can be done up to a day ahead and refrigerated until you are ready to cook.
• Bring all ingredients to room temperature before starting to cook.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain, toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking, and spread on paper towels to cool.
• Very lightly steam spinach until slightly wilted but still bright green in color, about 1-2 minutes, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and drain thoroughly.
• Steam asparagus for about 2-3 minutes, rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Combine parsley, basil, oregano, and scallions, and set aside.
• Combine wine and sherry, add bouillon granules, and stir to dissolve.
• Stir in cornstarch, and set aside.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a wok or very large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chopped onion, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add minced garlic, and continue cooking until garlic is fragrant and onions are slightly translucent.
• Increase heat to high, add shrimp, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
• Add both types of mushrooms and freshly ground black pepper, and continue cooking until the mushroom start to give up their juice.
• Add red bell pepper and tomatoes, and saute for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, and add parsley-basil mixture, combining thoroughly.
• Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring and tossing constantly.
• Add spinach, and stir to combine.
• Add cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine.
• Add tortellini and asparagus, and toss gently.
• Stir wine-cornstarch mixture, and pour over all.
• Add Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts, and stir gently to combine.
• Cook until thickened and thoroughly heated through, about 2-3 more minutes, stirring gently to coat everything with the sauce.
• Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and more freshly ground black pepper.
• Pass more freshly grated Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
• Serve with a crisp vinaigrette salad and hot garlic bread.