Slow Cooker Cheesy Italian Tortellini
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Two types of meat pair well with tortellini, cheese, marinara sauce and mushrooms. Buon appetito!


Slow Cooker Cheesy Italian Tortellini

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
Related Categories: Crockpot Beef, Ground Beef, Slow Cooker, Tortellini
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2   pound
    lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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  • 1/2   pound
    bulk Italian sausage
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  • 1   container
    refrigerated marinara sauce (15 ounces)
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  • 1   cup
    sliced fresh mushrooms
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  • 1   can
    diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained (14.5 ounces)
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  • 1   package
    refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (9 ounces)
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  • 1   cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend (4 ounces)
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Directions
1.
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2.
Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in cooker.
3.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
4.
Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 4, cover and cook on Low heat setting about 20 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 670 (Calories from Fat 280); Total Fat 31g (Saturated Fat 13g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 1700mg; Total Carbohydrate 61g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 17g); Protein 37g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 40%; Iron 25%. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Medium-Fat Meat; 2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 4. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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