Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage Tortellini
A hearty slow cooker pasta dish featuring spicy sausage, marinara, tortellini and lots of melted cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 308kcal
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 23.5 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 18-20 oz. package refrigerated tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Crumble Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
Add the cooked sausage, marinara sauce, and diced tomatoes to a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Fifteen to twenty minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or basil and serve.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 757mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g