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 -

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.