Name: Shrimp & Tortellini in Tomato Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined -; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided -; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided -; Dash crushed red pepper flakes -; 2 shallots, chopped -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained -; 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice -; 1/2 cup white wine -; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -; 4 fresh thyme sprigs -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend -; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream -; 10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced -; 2 tablespoons minced chives -; Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Shrimp & Tortellini in Tomato Cream

1. 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -

2. 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined -

3. 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided -

4. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided -

6. Dash crushed red pepper flakes -

7. 2 shallots, chopped -

8. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

9. 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained -

10. 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice -

11. 1/2 cup white wine -

12. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -

13. 4 fresh thyme sprigs -

14. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend -

15. 1/4 cup half-and-half cream -

16. 10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced -

17. 2 tablespoons minced chives -

18. Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp & Tortellini in Tomato Cream

1. Stage

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm.

2. Stage

In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

3. Stage

Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese, cream, basil, chives and shrimp.

4. Stage

Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.