Creamy Tortellini with Shrimp is a creamy, cajun-style pasta dish with lots of cheese flavor and some spice. Can be easily made in under 30 minutes.

In addition to shrimp, there’s also sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Tons of flavor in this easy pasta dish. With lots of butter and heavy cream, this is a rich, indulgent dinner. I like to serve it with a side salad or steamed broccoli or asparagus.

What Kind Of Sausage To Use"

You can use any type of smoked sausage. Andouille sausage is great if you want added spice and the flavor of New Orleans. But I also really like to use kielbasa. It tends to be juicier than andouille and won’t add any extra heat.

How Spicy Is This Dish"
This pasta recipe has a medium amount of heat. For more, use a spicy smoked sausage, and/or double the amount of cayenne pepper. You can also serve it with TABASCO Sauce. If you don’t want it spicy, omit the cayenne and use kielbasa.

How To Store Creamy Tortellini With Shrimp

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. The tortellini tends to soak up the sauce over time. You can add a little heavy cream or chicken broth when you reheat it.

Recipe TipCareful not to overcook the shrimp. They cook very quickly and will have a dry and rubbery texture if they are overcooked. You will cook them in oil at the beginning of the recipe. It’s best to remove them when they ar...