Tortellini Tossed With Shrimp And Italian Green Beans Food

SHRIMP TORTELLINI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Drain tortellini mixture; add to skillet. Stir in salt, thyme, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Peel/devein shrimp and set aside.
• Cook the tortellini by following the package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a big skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
• Add in the shrimp, shallot, and basil.
• Saute/stir for about 5 minutes.
• Add tortellini and parmesan cheese; toss; season with salt and pepper if desired, then serve.

GREEN BEANS AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil in large pot.
• Wash and inspect beans.
• Heat olive oil in a heavy 10 inch frying pan. (I use cast iron.).
• Carefully immerse beans in water for no more than 2 minutes.
• Do not dump out water; scoop out beans with tongs or strainer into colander.
• Run cold water over beans in sink to stop cooking and set aside.
• Return water to boil and cook tortellini according to instructions of package OR if you are making fresh tortellini from a recipe, save this step till after beans and sauce are done so that they will be hot and not over cooked.
• While waiting for tortellini to cook add onion and garlic to olive oil, brown slightly and add beans.
• Stir frequently; if they need more oil add some of the butter now.
• When beans begin to sizzle remove them, leaving most of the onions and garlic behind, with tongs to covered bowl and keep warm.
• Be sure to keep an eye on the tortellini and stir them.
• Add the rest of the butter to pan and stir.
• Stir in half of the milk lower the heat to medium.
• Mix the rest of the milk with corn starch in a cup or jar and set aside for a moment.
• Stir half of the cheese, and all of the pepper, and Mrs. Dash into pan with a whisk.
• Stir in the rest of the milk mixture and stir until thickened.
• Set heat to low and gradually stir in the rest of the cheese until melted. (Now cook pasta if using fresh ones).
• Add a little, less that 1/4 cup, of the cooking water from the pasta to the sauce and stir.
• Pour sauce into serving container, cover and set aside.
• In a large serving bowl mix cooked Tortellini and beans, serve immediately with sauce on the side.

BOB'S TORTELLINI AND SHRIMP IN ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package. Meanwhile, thaw the frozen shrimp in a colander using cold running water. Remove the tails. If using uncooked shrimp, devein and remove tails and then sauté in a teaspoon of the butter. Remove shrimp and set aside. Do not overcook. In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Leeks, Parmesan Cheese and garlic powder. Simmer this for 15 - 20 minutes over low heat. Toss the tortellini with the shrimp and sauce, coating well. Add the parsley or chives and serve.

TORTELLINI AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain well under cold water then place in a large bowl.
• Add in broccoli, onion (if using) artichokes, olives, cooked shrimp and dressing; toss well to combine.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Just before serving add in tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
• Season with black pepper to taste and salt if desired.