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Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

A cozy and comforting meal made with cheese tortellini and sausage, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package Cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb Sausage (Italian or any type you like) Browned before adding to the crockpot
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes Canned is fine
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Spinach (fresh or frozen) If using frozen, thaw before adding
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (for garnish) Freshly grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Prepare all ingredients.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until it's cooked through.
  2. Transfer the browned sausage to the slow cooker and add the cheese tortellini, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, chopped onion, and Italian seasoning. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the spinach.
  5. Once cooked, ladle the dish into bowls and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for best flavor. You can make it ahead and store in the fridge for meal prep.