Description
This Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage recipe is a comforting, slow-cooked pasta dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. Tender cheese tortellini is combined with savory Italian sausage and simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then topped with gooey melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, sliced or crumbled)
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 jar (24 oz) marinara or tomato pasta sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1/2 cup water or low-sodium broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
2. In the crockpot, combine the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, water or broth, and seasonings. Stir well.
3. Add the browned sausage and uncooked tortellini to the sauce mixture. Gently stir to coat.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until tortellini is tender.
5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top about 10 minutes before serving. Cover and allow cheese to melt.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use spicy sausage for extra flavor. Add spinach for color and nutrients. Perfect for fall gatherings or easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg