Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage Tortellini
There's nothing like a hearty, comforting meal that practically cooks itself, and this Slow Cooker Sausage Tortellini does it all. With tender pasta, savory Italian sausage, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a one-pot wonder that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 23.5 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 18-20 oz. package refrigerated tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Crumble 1 pound Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
- Add the cooked sausage, the1 23.5 oz jar marinara sauce, and the1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrainedo the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Fifteen to twenty minutes before serving, stir in the 1 18-20 oz. package refrigerated tortellini. Sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or basil and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 757mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g