Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground beef and Italian sausage, then draining excess fat. The seasoned meat is mixed in a slow cooker with marinara sauce, canned mushrooms, and diced tomatoes, and cooked on low for 6 to 8 hours. Shortly before serving, cheese tortellini is stirred in, topped with shredded mozzarella and cheddar, and cooked a bit longer until the tortellini is tender and cheese is melted.
The dish offers a meld of savory meats with tomato sauce flavorful with herbs and mushrooms. The tortellini adds a soft, pasta texture, while the melted cheeses provide creaminess and richness throughout the casserole.
This meal suits a relaxed day where slow cooking is preferred, yielding a filling, warm dish ideal for family dinners. Variations in tortellini type and mushroom freshness allow some customization.
Leftover tips include using a six-quart or larger crockpot and adjusting tortellini quantity for more noodles. Frozen tortellini cooks similarly, while dry tortellini requires extra cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage casings removed, mild
- 1 (24) oz marinara sauce jar
- 1 (4) oz mushrooms canned, sliced
- 1 (14.5) oz diced tomatoes undrained, Italian-style, canned
- 1 (9) oz cheese tortellini refrigerated or fresh, package
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
- Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.
Notes
- A six-quart crockpot works well; double recipe for larger pots.
- Fresh or refrigerated tortellini recommended; frozen cooks similarly, dry needs extra 10-20 minutes.
- Replace canned mushrooms with fresh or omit if preferred.
- Adjust tortellini amount to preference; more noodles can be added.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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