Tender, cheese filled pasta is covered with a dreamy cheese sauce
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta, shrimp
Servings: 4servings
Author: Sam
Ingredients
19 ouncepackage fresh cheese tortellini
2cupsfresh or frozen broccoli florets
8-9ouncesfrozencooked shrimp
Alfredo sauce:
1tablespoonunsalted butter
1clovegarlicminced
3ouncesreduced-fat cream cheesecubed and softened
1cup1% milk
1cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium/low heat.
Add the cream cheese, one cube at a time, and stir with a whisk until melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the milk and whisk quickly to fully incorporate it into the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency.
Add pasta, broccoli, and shrimp to the water and boil for 5-6 minutes, or according to the package directions for the pasta.
Drain pasta mixture and return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
I typically use 1% milk and 1/3 less fat cream cheese for this sauce and would not recommend using fat-free options.