Cheese Tortellini With Shrimp And Garlic Sauce

Instructions:

1. Put a large pot of salted water on high heat.
2. Bring the pot to a boil then add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions – usually 6-8 minutes.
3. Drain the water and set it aside. (9 ounces cheese tortellini)
4. While the water is heating, make the sauce.
5. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. 
6. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is transparent about 3 minutes.
7. Add the chicken stock, heavy cream, and cream cheese, and bring to a simmer.
8. Stir until the cream cheese has melted into the sauce. (1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup finely minced onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups chicken stock, ½ cup heavy cream, 4 ounces cream cheese)
9. Add the shrimp to the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes.
10. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts about 1 minute.
11. Add the cooked tortellini, lemon zest, and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. (1 lb shrimp,3 ounces baby spinach, Zest and juice from 1 lemon, Sea salt, and pepper)