Tortellini Shrimp And Vegetables With Spinach Basil Sauce Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, spinach and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH TOMATO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
• Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.

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, TORTELLINI & SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and shrimp; mix well. Bring just to boil. Stir in spinach; cover. Simmer 1 to 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to skillet with basil; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with cheese.

TORTELLINI WITH BASIL-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Blend tomatoes, 1/4 cup parsley, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, basil, pepper, and bouillon in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in tomato-basil blend. Add salt; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 5 minutes. Pour in heavy cream; bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Pour sauce blend over cooked tortellini. Top with remaining 3/4 cup parsley and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

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.