Best Creamy Tortellini Crab Recipes

SEAFOOD AND TORTELLINI IN CREAM SAUCE

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I was just looking for something to do with the seafood I had in my freezer, I found a bag of tortellini in there too and we were in business. Just kinda made this one up from stuff I had in the kitchen one day. We decided it was worth making again.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bag(s) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked & drained
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 pkg imitation crabmeat
1/2 stick butter
3 c milk
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c diced onion
1/2 c frozen english peas
2 c colby jack blended shredded cheese

Steps:

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in pan and cook shrimp and diced onion, just until onions are tender and shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp & onions to a warm plate, reserving pan drippings.
2. Add more butter to pan, melt and add flour whisking until well blended with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly. Add parmesan cheese, salt & pepper. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
3. Combine all ingredients in a pan except the colby-jack cheese. Mix thoroughly.
4. Sprinkle with colby jack and heat just until the cheese is melted. Serve with crusty garlic bread.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI

Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic
1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

Steps:

Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI

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Delicious tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a rich creamy sauce. A favorite pasta dish in our family!

Provided by JENNIFERVAN77

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons Butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 670.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Tortellini With Garlic Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 dish, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 -5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive, sliced
2 teaspoons herbs, of your choice Rosemary, basil, dill, marjoram, oregano

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to the package directions; set aside.
In a large pan, heat oil and butter. Sauté garlic 2 minutes.
In a cup stir together half and half, broth, and cornstarch; pour into skillet.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Stir in the herbs, olives, garlic, and tortellini; cook 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 880.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.1

CRAB TORTELLINI SALAD

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Make and share this Crab Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked or 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again.
In a large bowl, combine the tortellini and the remaining ingredients; mix well.
Cover, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 1444.6, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 25.6