Creamed Spinach Tortellini

1: In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

2: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 90 seconds.

3: Add in 1.5 cups of half & half and stir well to combine.

4: Once the mixture starts thickening, lower the heat back to medium.

5: Add in all other ingredients except for the tortellini and stir occasionally to combine.

6: Once the sauce is thick, toss in the tortellini and serve.

7: For the shrimp, toss together 1 pound of cleaned jumbo shrimp with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning.

8: Sauté the shrimp in a hot skillet until cooked through, then serve immediately.