Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage in a rich marinara sauce. This effortless recipe not only fills your kitchen with delightful aromas but also brings the family together for a cozy dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the crockpot on sauté mode. Add sliced Italian sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and marinara sauce until well combined; let it cook until fragrant.
- Gently fold in the cheese tortellini, ensuring they are coated with sauce, then layer fresh spinach on top without stirring.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour until heated through.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg