Easy Italian Shrimp Tortellini Bake

• Seafood

  • 3/4 lb Shrimp, jumbo

• Produce

  • 1 Parsley, fresh

• Condiments

  • 2 cup Marinara or spaghetti sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 9oz packages Cheese tortellini, whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

• ¾ lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 9oz packages of whole wheat cheese tortellini (use regular if youre not a fan of whole wheat)
• 2 - 2½ C marinara or spaghetti sauce
• ½ - ¾ C shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1.5 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

• Set your broiler to high.
• Cook the tortellini according to package directions and then set aside. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then toss with olive oil. Saute in an oven-safe skillet on medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side or until pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside. You are now done with the stove so you may shut it off.
• Toss the cooked tortellini with the marinara sauce and then place in the skillet. Top with the shrimp and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and then the mozzarella cheese.
• Broil until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

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