spinach cream tortellini

spinach cream tortellini

material:

• – 1 lb tortellini stuffed, cooked and drained (use whichever you prefer)
• -3 tbsp butter
• -2 tbsp flour
• -1 1/2 cup half & half
• – 1/2 teaspoon salt
• -1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
• – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• – 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• -1 cup parmesan cheese
• – 4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
• – 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese
• – 16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• – a pinch of red pepper flakes

Shrimp Ingredients:

• – 1 lb jumbo shrimp (cleaned)
• -1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
• – 1/2 teaspoon salt
• – 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

spinach cream tortellini

Method

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and stir-fry for about 90 seconds until the flour has lost its flavor.

2. Next, add half and half and stir well. It’s a good idea to turn the heat up to high at this point and turn the heat back down to medium when the mixture starts to thicken

. 3. Add all ingredients except tortellini and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

4. When the sauce thickens, add the pasta and serve.

shrimp :

1. Mix shrimp with olive oil, salt and Old Bay.

2. Heat a frying pan and fry the shrimp on both sides until cooked through. Consume immediately.