Crockpot Love: Cheesy Italian Tortellini
- Yield: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild ground Italian sausage (optional)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, with liquid
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 9 ounces refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the sausage, if using, over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
- Coat the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the cooked meat, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes inside the crockpot. Give the mixture a quick stir, and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7.
- In the last half hour (if cooking on high) or the final hour (if cooking on low), check for seasoning, then add in the tortellini and mozzarella. Give everything a quick stir, cover, and continue cooking.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
This recipe serves 6 with sausage, 4 without.
