Creamy Tortellini Crab Recipes

EASY CRAB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
• Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
• Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
• Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
• Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.

TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

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.

CREAMY TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrots, onion and mushrooms in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender.
• Stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in cheese, peas and tortellini. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with crackers.
• Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until edge begins to bubble.

CREAMY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet., Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. , Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CREAMY BAKED TORTELLINI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Stir together panko, Parmigiano, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon adobo. Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes; drain.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add turkey and remaining 1 teaspoon adobo. Cook, stirring, until meat is browning in spots but not cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in marinara and bring to a boil, then stir in cream cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
• Add tortellini and spinach, stirring until it's just wilted. Sprinkle with panko mixture and bake until bubbly, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.