SEAFOOD AND TORTELLINI IN CREAM SAUCE

Seafood and Tortellini in Cream Sauce image

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.