Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of creamy cheese tortellini and savory Italian sausage. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite. With minimal prep, you’ll enjoy tender pasta enveloped in a delicious sauce that will leave your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up until browned (5–7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to a crockpot. Layer with cheese tortellini and pour marinara sauce on top without stirring.
- Pour heavy cream over the ingredients, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and mix gently.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in fresh spinach and sprinkle with parmesan cheese; let it cook until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Serve hot, stirring before ladling into bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg