Garlic shrimp tortellini, with tender shrimp and pasta, is so simple to make it is great for your weeknight meals.
The shrimp and pasta only take minutes to cook, Some of the prep work can be done in advance to get this dish on the table in no time at all. Dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes with this recipe.
You are going to be surprised at how easy this dish is to make. I am sure you will make it over and over again. You can never go wrong with a shrimp and pasta dish.
Helpful Tips:
- I like using large shrimp in this dish, but you can use any size of shrimp you like. Just remember that the cooking time may be different.
- Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque. It should only take 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Use the cooking directions on the box for cooking the tortellini.
- I like using no-salt diced tomatoes for a healthier dish.
- If there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
- I would not recommend freezing leftovers.
- To reheat, pop in the microwave and heat to the desired temperature.
Steps for making Garlic Shrimp Tortellini
Step one
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 1 to 2 minutes
Step two
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink. Cook the pasta while preparing the shrimp
Step three
Add the diced tomatoes and cheese and toss everything together
Step four
Add the cooked tortellini and mix until everything is combined.
Step fives
Stir in the seasoning.
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Garlic Shrimp Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons onion chopped fine
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 19 ounce bag cheese tortellini
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the direction on the bag. Once the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onion to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they are starting to turn pink.
- Add the diced tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and mix in.
- Toss in the cooked tortellini. Add the red pepper flakes and basil and mix in.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- I like large shrimp in this dish, but you can use the size that you like, but it may change the cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- I would not recommend freezing this recipe.
- To reheat pop in the microwave and heat to the desired temperature.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on May 8, 2017. It has been updated with new content and pictures on November 2, 2022.
A very delicious meal! Haven’t had pasta in a really long while..now I am seriously craving some!
Yum.
I love the idea of adding shrimp into this tortellini dish…very tasty and super easy to put together.
Thanks for the inspiration Dawn…have a wonderful week 🙂
Wow, this looks SO good. Love shrimp. And pasta. And I’d definitely want the red pepper flakes in mine. Really good — thanks.
I love, love, love tortellini! And then adding shrimp in there just makes it so much better. I can see why you’ve made this one a couple of times lately!!
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious!! Shrimp with pasta is the best – love that you used tortellini! Such a great comfort meal.
SO yummy! I’m glad that Bill will eat shrimp—one of the few seafoods he does enjoy! I know he’d love your pasta. Happy Mother’s Day, Dawn!