Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese tortellini with savory Italian sausage, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. This dish is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also delivers rich flavors that make it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With minimal prep work, you can set it and forget it while it cooks, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. Packed with protein from the sausage and nutrients from fresh spinach, this meal is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Whether enjoyed as a hearty dinner or a meal prep option for the week, this dish will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach
- 2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 (12 oz) cans low-fat chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbled.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a crockpot. Add spinach, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese cubes. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, stirring twice.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add frozen tortellini to the crockpot and stir until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg