Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender tortellini with savory Italian sausage in a creamy marinara sauce. This dish simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, infusing your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, it’s a meal that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Effortless to prepare, this hearty dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crumble and brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Drain excess fat.
- In a crockpot, combine the browned sausage, marinara sauce, and heavy cream; stir well.
- Add cheese tortellini and spinach, gently folding to coat with sauce.
- Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir until evenly combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until heated through.
- Serve warm topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg