Spicy Shrimp Tortellini
Keep things hot with this recipe from Chef Jamika Pessoa. Dinner is easy tonight with this quick and simple tortellini dish cooked with a spicy tomato sauce and juicy shrimp.
TIP:Not feeling shrimp? Swap for another protein such as sliced chicken breast or meatballs instead!
- Contains Dairy
- Contains Shellfish
Ingredients
- 20 oz fresh cheese tortellini, found in refrigerated section of grocery store
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt, as desired
- 1 Jar (24 oz) store-bought marinara sauce
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare tortellini according to package directions using the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ 6-quart Stock Pot. Drain and set tortellini aside to keep warm.
Step 2
Heat olive oil over medium heat in the Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ 3-quart Sauté Pan. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp. Season shrimp with crushed red pepper and salt as desired. Sauté shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally so garlic does not burn.
Step 3
Add cooked tortellini and stir in marinara sauce. Season with salt as desired and stir until all is evenly coated with sauce. Lower heat and simmer for 6 minutes.
Step 4
When cooking is complete, stack and roll basil leaves together, then thinly slice them. Sprinkle basil on top and serve.