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4.5 from 30 votes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini

There’s nothing better than coming home to the cheesiest tortellini ever, and yes, it’s easily made right in the crockpot!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Place ground beef mixture, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and green chiles, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
  4. Uncover and stir in tortellini; top with cheeses. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.