Creamy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe
Indulge in this rich and comforting Creamy Crockpot Tortellini recipe that combines cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan-infused broth for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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Ingredients:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casing removed)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess grease. Transfer the sausage to a crockpot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Add Tortellini and Cream: Stir in the tortellini, heavy cream, and spinach. Cover again and cook on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini—just increase the final cook time slightly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use turkey sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
