Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini
(from Buster Owens’s recipe box)
I invented this from items in the pantry. One can mix ’n match optional ingredients. I like using either basil and grape tomatoes, or peas and scallions. Experiment with other ingredients.
Source: Buster's Brain
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: One Dish Meals
Ingredients
- One 14 oz. bag frozen shrimp, 41-60 count
- 3-4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
- One 19 oz. bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1/4 C. fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 C. scallions, chopped (optional)
- Grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 bag frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 jar prepared tomato vodka pasta sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Bring frozen shrimp and frozen peas, if used, to room temperature by using separate colanders and flushing with cool tap water.
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Cook bacon completely in large skillet. Remove, drain and set aside, reserving the bacon grease.
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Saute shrimp in hot bacon grease until cooked through. Remove, drain and set aside.
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When bacon begins cooking, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and return to cooking pot.
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Combine tortellini, shrimp and tomato vodka sauce in pot. Stir in optional items. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Pour into serving dish and top with crumbled bacon and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.