Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage: Easy Weeknight Delight
A creamy and hearty dish that combines cheese tortellini and sausage in a convenient crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces.
- In the crockpot, add the browned sausage, cheese tortellini, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes, add the mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Crockpot Cheese Tortellini, Sausage, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal