Bob’s Tortellini and Shrimp in Alfredo Sauce

Name: Bob’s Tortellini and Shrimp in Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 pint heavy cream; 1/2 cup butter; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 leek, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, add in more to suit your taste if you prefer; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb frozen shrimp (I prefer using salad shrimp); 1 lb cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained; garnish with parsley or chives, for decoration

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Recipe by Bob Pope

I was looking for something to eat for supper and browsed what I had on hand and I came up with this recipe. I have posted this on a local TV stations website and now it has gone national.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

pint heavy cream
¹⁄₂

cup butter
4

ounces cream cheese
1

leek, thinly sliced
³⁄₄

cup parmesan cheese
1

teaspoon garlic powder, add in more to suit your taste if you prefer
salt and pepper, to taste
1

lb frozen shrimp (I prefer using salad shrimp)
1

lb cheese tortellini pasta, cooked and drained
garnish with parsley or chives, for decoration

DIRECTIONS

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.

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