Slow Cooker Meat Sauce With Tortellini

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10
Slow Cooker Meat Sauce With Tortellini
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Ready In

6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage , sweet or hot
1 jar tomato sauce
1 can sliced mushrooms , undrained
1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes , undrained
1/2 medium onion , diced
1/2 green bell pepper , diced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 package cheese tortellini , refrigerated or fresh
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , real Parmigiano Reggiano preferred

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
526
Sugar
12g
Fat
26g
Slow Cooker Meat Sauce with Tortellini is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for a hearty weeknight meal. This dish features homemade meat sauce with a variety of spices and ingredients that are slow-cooked for maximum flavor. The cheese tortellini adds a creamy and cheesy texture to the dish. This dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking. Serve it with a salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally.
2.Drain any excess grease and transfer the meat to a slow cooker. Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, and brown sugar. Mix to combine.
3.Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
4.During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cheese tortellini and stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking for the last 30 minutes.
5.Serve hot with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

This slow cooker meat sauce is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.

The cheese tortellini adds a creamy and cheesy texture to the dish that everyone will love.

The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare and saves time in the kitchen.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese tortellini and cheese topping.

It may not be suitable for individuals on a low-carb or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does have some nutritional benefits.
The lean ground beef and Italian sausage provide a good source of protein.
The tomato sauce and diced tomatoes contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

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