Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
745 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
Description
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini combines frozen meatballs with a sauce base made from marinara, diced tomatoes with herbs, and cream cheese, slow-cooked over several hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook thoroughly. The addition of chicken broth ensures the dish remains saucy. Before serving, frozen cheese tortellini and shredded pizza cheese are stirred in and cooked briefly on high, melting the cheese and warming the pasta through.
The final dish features tender meatballs within a creamy tomato sauce with melty cheese and tender pasta. The slow cooker method requires minimal active time and offers a comforting, rich meal.
This recipe suits casual dinners or gatherings, providing a rich and filling option without complex stovetop cooking. It pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables to balance richness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb meatballs frozen, Casa brand
- 1 marinara sauce 24 oz jar
- 2 diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano, undrained, 14.5 oz cans
- 1 cheese tortellini 12 oz package, frozen
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 2 c. pizza cheese shredded
Instructions
- In slow cooker combine marinara, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and cream cheese. Stir in meatballs.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stirring a few times throughout cooking time if able too.
- Stir in tortellini and pizza cheese. Cover and cook on high for 1/2 hour or until tortellini is warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 745 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 745kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 907mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 327mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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