Double Pesto Tortellini with Shrimp

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 270 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

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

Directions

Prepare pesto sauce by processing spinach, cheese, 1/4 c.

almonds, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/3 c olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Cook tortellini in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water, for about 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Drain.

In a medium frying pan over medium heat, sauté almonds in 2 tb. oil until golden.

Remove with slotted spoon; drain. Add shrimp and garlic to pan; sauté until shrimp are cooked.

Remove from pan. Add cherry tomatoes to pan.

Saute for 1 minute. Remove from pan. Add pesto sauce to pan; heat through.

Combine tortellini and all cooked ingredients with the pesto sauce in a large bowl.

Toss to blend; serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 130g
Amount per Serving
Calories 270 65% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g30%
 Saturated Fat 4.0g19%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 455mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g3%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 1.0g
Protein 16.0g32%
Vitamin A 19%  Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 12%  Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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