Cheesy Italian Tortellini (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Cheesy Italian Tortellini (Crock Pot) recipe for all italian food lovers out there

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 hrs

Ready In

5 hrs 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

619

Sugar

Fat

32g

Calling all Italian food lovers! We have a recipe for you that will satisfy your craving for home-cooked comfort food. This Cheesy Italian Tortellini (Crock Pot) recipe is easy to make and perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. Made with ground beef, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and tortellini, this recipe is creamy and flavorful. The added mozzarella cheese provides the perfect amount of cheesiness to this popular Italian recipe. Serve this recipe hot with some garlic bread, and you have a perfect meal for family and friends.

Instructions

1.	In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
2.	Add Italian sausage and cook while breaking into small pieces.
3.	Drain excess fat and transfer to crock pot.
4.	Add marinara sauce, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and tortellini to crock pot.
5.	Stir gently to mix.
6.	Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
7.	Add shredded mozzarella cheese in the last 15 minutes of cooking.
8.	Serve hot.

PROS

This recipe is an easy and delicious way to satisfy Italian cravings.

The creamy and cheesy tortellini is a crowd-pleaser and the added mushrooms provide extra nutrients.

CONS

The ground beef and Italian sausage make this recipe high in calories and saturated fat.

As with all comfort foods, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does provide a source of protein from the ground beef and Italian sausage.
The mushrooms in the recipe are also a great source of antioxidants and essential nutrients such as vitamin D.

	1/2 lb ground beef
	1/2 lb Italian sausage , bulk
	15 ounces marinara sauce , refrigerated
	1 cup mushroom , sliced
	1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes , undrained
	1 package tortellini
	1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded