Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is the epitome of comfort food, combining creamy cheese tortellini with flavorful Italian sausage in a sumptuous sauce. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your Crockpot, allowing its rich flavors to develop while you relax. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s sure to become a family favorite, offering warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain excess fat.
- In the Crockpot, combine heavy cream and marinara sauce. Stir in the browned sausage and tortellini.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tortellini is tender.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg