Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender cheese tortellini and savory sausage in a rich marinara sauce. This easy, slow-cooked dish fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and promises a satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, it’s a hassle-free recipe that delivers maximum flavor, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage mixture to the crockpot and add cheese tortellini and heavy cream. Stir gently.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg