Creamed Spinach Tortellini

Ingredients:

-1 pound of stuffed tortellini, cooked & drained (use your fave)

-3 tablespoons of butter

-2 tablespoons of flour

-1 1/2 cups of half & half

-1/2 teaspoon of salt

-1/2 teaspoon of roasted garlic powder

-1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper

-1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

-1 cup of parmesan cheese

-4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese

-1/2 cup of smoked gouda cheese

-16 ounces of frozen spinach, thawed and drained

-a pinch of red pepper flakes

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 90 seconds until the flour taste has cooked out.

�2. Then, add in the half and half and stir well to combine. It’s a good idea to make sure the heat is on high at this point and as soon as it starts to thicken, lower the heat back to medium.

�3. Add in all of the other ingredients except the tortellini and stir occasionally to combine well and to prevent from sticking.

�4. Once the sauce is thick, toss in the pasta and serve.

Ingredients for shrimp :

-1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned

-1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning

-1/2 teaspoon of salt

-1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Toss the shrimp together with the olive oil, salt, and Old Bay.

2. Get a skillet hot and then sauté the shrimp on both sides until they’re cooked through. Serve immediately.