Carol V's Garlic Shrimp & Cheese Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, steamed
• 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
• 3 quarts boiling salt water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2/3 cup half-and-half cream or heavy cream or fat-free condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning (to taste)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (more or less according to taste)
• 1 dash cayenne, may be omitted

Directions

1. 1

   Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a pot large enough to hold all ingredients, melt margarine, remove from heat and add cream, sherry, parmesan and flour. Whisk well and add garlic, Cajun seasoning and cayenne, heat until sauce thickens.

3. 3

   Add more cream (or plain milk) if too thick or whisk milk and flour together and add if too thin.

4. 4

   Add shrimp and drained tortellini, stir gently until heated through and serve.