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Slow Cooker Sausage and Cheese Tortellini: A Delightful Dinner!

A hearty and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your choice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer the sausage to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the sausage. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini and heavy cream. Cover and continue to cook on low for 30 minutes or high for 15 minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
  5. Before serving, stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor. Stir them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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