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Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

The Crispy Chef
This crockpot cheese tortellini with sausage is hearty, creamy, and outrageously comforting. With tender pasta, browned Italian sausage, and a rich, cheesy tomato cream sauce, it's a one-pot wonder perfect for cold nights and hungry families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-8 quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • large spoon
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini (20 oz / 565g)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz / 410g)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz / 305g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet Italian seasoning mix (1 oz / 28g)
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes. Don’t drain the fat.
  • Add diced onion and bell pepper to the sausage. Sauté 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Transfer sausage mixture to crockpot using a slotted spoon, leaving excess fat behind.
  • Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth to the crockpot.
  • Stir in cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  • About 45 minutes before serving, add tortellini and stir gently to combine.
  • Stir in softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Add spinach and cook another 5–10 minutes until wilted.
  • Turn to low and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh tortellini and softened cream cheese to avoid texture issues. Brown sausage for depth of flavor. Add cheese only at the end to prevent graininess. Prep everything except dairy and pasta the night before for a quicker morning.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword cheesy crockpot dinner, comfort food tortellini, easy sausage pasta, slow cooker sausage pasta
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