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Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

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A hearty and comforting one-pot meal made with frozen cheese tortellini, savory Italian sausage, and a flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or mild) Choose based on preference.
  • 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini Easier and time-saving option.
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce Any brand of your choice.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Add in the last 30 minutes.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add in the last 30 minutes.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no pink remains and edges are browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Drain excess grease from the skillet into a safe container; discard grease once cooled.
  3. Transfer the cooked sausage to the crockpot. Add frozen cheese tortellini, marinara sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine evenly.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, checking veer toward the shorter end if your crockpot runs hot.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Cover and allow the cheese to melt.
  3. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently stir to distribute the melted cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage. For vegetarian, replace sausage with seasoned crumbled tempeh or a plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
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