Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy and comforting Creamy Crockpot Tortellini recipe. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker dish is a flavorful blend of cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, spinach, and a luscious cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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Creamy Crockpot Tortellini:
- 1 (20 oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up as it browns. Drain excess grease and transfer to the crockpot.
- Combine ingredients: Add marinara sauce, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Cook in the crockpot: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours until the sauce is creamy. Add tortellini and spinach, cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Serve: Stir well before serving and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or turkey sausage
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
- If using frozen tortellini, increase cooking time by 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
