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Shrimp Tortellini Marinara and Feta Green Beans with Dill
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare green bean recipe and chill (10 minutes)
  • Prepare shrimp and tortellini recipe; serve (20 minutes)

Shrimp Tortellini Marinara

Ingredients

  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb peeled/deveined large shrimp, tails removed
  • 19–20 oz refrigerated (or frozen) cheese tortellini
  • 1 ¾ cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 4 oz fresh pre-sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Prep

    • Bring water to boil for tortellini.
    • Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters.

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add shrimp; cook 1–2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
    2. Cook tortellini following package instructions.
    3. Stir marinara into shrimp, then stir in remaining ingredients (including tomatoes). Cook 1–2 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    4. Drain tortellini; then stir into shrimp sauce; serve.

Feta Green Beans with Dill

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) bag microwavable fresh green beans
  • 3–5 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 oz feta cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup Greek vinaigrette

Steps

    1. Microwave beans in bag on HIGH 4–5 minutes until tender. Chop dill (2 tablespoons); place in medium bowl. Chop feta coarsely or crumble while adding to dill.
    2. Remove beans from packaging and immediately plunge into cold water to stop cooking process; drain and pat dry.
    3. Add beans to dill and feta; stir in pepper and dressing. Chill until ready to serve. Stir once before serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with ricotta cheese, Italian bread, and chocolate cake for dessert.
  • There are many flavors of marinara and tortellini. You can mix and match your favorites.

Shrimp Tortellini Marinara

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 160mg, Sodium 1340mg, Total Carb 50g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 8g, Protein 29g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 20%

Feta Green Beans with Dill

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 320mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g, Protein 4g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 6%