SHRIMP TORTELLINI PASTA TOSS

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No matter how you toss 'em up, shrimp and thyme play nicely with any spring-fresh vegetable. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Drain tortellini mixture; add to skillet. Stir in salt, thyme, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges