Double Pesto Tortellini with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Double Pesto Tortellini with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup spinach washed, trimmed; ⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1/4 cup almonds slivered; 1 tablespoon basil dried; 1 each garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; ⅓ cup olive oil; 7 ounces tortellini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup almonds slivered; 3/4 pound shrimp; 1 each garlic cloves; 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 cup spinach washed, trimmed
⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1/4 cup almonds slivered
1 tablespoon basil dried
1 each garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
⅓ cup olive oil
7 ounces tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup almonds slivered
3/4 pound shrimp
1 each garlic cloves
1 cup cherry tomatoes

1
Prepare pesto sauce by processing spinach, cheese, 1/4 c. almonds, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and 13 cup olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2
Cook tortellini in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water, for about 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
3
Drain.
4
In a medium frying pan over medium heat, saute almonds in 2 tb.
5
oil until golden.
6
Remove with slotted spoon; drain.
7
Add shrimp and garlic to pan; saute until shrimp are cooked.
8
Remove from pan.
9
Add cherry tomatoes to pan.
10
Saute for 1 minute.
11
Remove from pan.
12
Add pesto sauce to pan; heat through.
13
Combine tortellini and all cooked ingredients with the pesto sauce in a large bowl.
14
Toss to blend; serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup spinach washed, trimmed, ⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated, 1/4 cup almonds slivered, 1 tablespoon basil dried, and more.

Yes, Double Pesto Tortellini with Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Double Pesto Tortellini with Shrimp

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