Cheesy Italian Tortellini Crock Pot

Slow-cooked to perfection, this Cheesy Italian Tortellini Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Rich and flavorful, it combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with savory ground Italian sausage, a luscious marinara-cream cheese sauce, and melty mozzarella and Parmesan for a symphony of Italian-inspired flavors. The crock pot does all the work, allowing the bold seasonings of garlic, Italian seasoning, and diced tomatoes to meld beautifully over hours of slow cooking. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hearty dish is easy to make and serves generously, making it perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and extra flavor, and enjoy a satisfying, cheesy pasta dish that's as comforting as it is delicious. Keywords: Cheesy Italian Tortellini, Crock Pot Tortellini recipe, slow cooker comfort food, easy family dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 2

Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.

Step 3

Add the browned sausage, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juices), cream cheese (cut into small cubes), chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir the ingredients together to combine. The cream cheese will melt as it cooks, so it’s okay if it isn’t fully incorporated at this stage.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to help the cream cheese blend into the sauce.

Step 6

After 3 hours, add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the crock pot and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Cover and continue cooking on LOW for an additional 1 hour, or until the tortellini are tender and fully cooked.

Step 8

Once the tortellini are done, stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Cheesy Italian Tortellini Crock Pot meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2803.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4920.4

Total Fat 299.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 896.4mg	0%
Sodium 12447.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 222.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3257.7mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 3606.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 28.1%