Dairy-Free Shrimp Tortellini with Peas

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Dairy-Free Shrimp Tortellini with Peas

This dairy-free pasta is rich and creamy. The ultimate dairy-free comfort food!

Course 30-minute meal, 5-Ingredients, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 664kcal

Author Marlynn Schotland

Ingredients

9 ounces dairy-free tortellini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups medium to large shrimp
1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
1 cup dairy-free heavy cream alternative
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
1 cup peas
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chiffonade basil leaves, optional
dairy-free parmesan alternative, optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
Add the olive oil to a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, just until the garlic has softened and is fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the size and quantity of your shrimp. You just want the shrimp to gain some color, but not cook the whole way through, as it will continue cooking during the next steps.
Lower the heat to medium, then add the dairy-free butter and once the butter is melted, add the dairy-free heavy cream alternative. Continue to stir the ingredients together.
Then stir in the nutritional yeast flakes until the flakes have blended well into the sauce.
Stir in the peas.
Add the cooked tortellini and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and dairy-free parmesan alternative, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 4 servings (approximately 2-2.25 ounces of pasta per person)

Dairy-Free ingredients: I find this dairy-free tortellini in my local Whole Foods Market and New Seasons Market. You can also buy it online. I use this vegan butter, this dairy-free heavy cream, and this dairy-free grated parmesan alternative. I find all of the latter ingredients at my local grocery store, in the vegan section and sometimes in the regular dairy section.

Storage: allow the food to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

To reheat: Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl, add about 1 teaspoon of water, then microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. Stir in between microwave increments.

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