Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Meatballs with Vodka Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this **Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Meatballs with Vodka Sauce** recipe—an easy, hearty meal that combines tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory meatballs, and a luscious homemade vodka sauce. This slow-cooker dish is brimming with Italian-inspired flavors, thanks to creamy marinara, a splash of vodka, fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights, the crock pot does the work while you enjoy the aroma of this cozy, crowd-pleasing dish wafting through your kitchen. Serve it with a garnish of fresh basil for a touch of elegance and pair it with warm garlic bread or a crisp side salad. Perfectly creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly rich, this recipe makes an effortless yet restaurant-quality dinner.
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces Frozen cheese tortellini
- 16 ounces Frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Vodka
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, vodka, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended to create your vodka sauce.
Step 2
In the base of a 6-quart crock pot, layer the frozen meatballs evenly.
Step 3
Pour the prepared vodka sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking time.
Step 5
After 4 hours on LOW (or 2 hours on HIGH), add the frozen cheese tortellini to the crock pot. Stir gently to coat the tortellini in the sauce.
Step 6
Recover the crock pot and continue to cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and fully cooked.
Step 7
Once done, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fold gently to combine.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 9
Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped basil for a pop of color and fresh flavor, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2054.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4028.5 |
| Total Fat 238.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 716.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8800.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 249.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.3g | |
| Protein 153.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1299.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1667.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories