Crockpot Tortellini

If you’re looking for quick and easy Italian deliciousness…look no further than this crockpot tortellini casserole!  It’s a true dump-and-go recipe and a yummy crowd pleaser!

You only need to pre-cook the ground been (or sausage) OR if you’re in a super big hurry you can always toss in sliced sausage links.  Other than that you dump it together, stir and cook it for 4 to 5 hours…

Video: Tortellini Casserole

Crockpot Tortellini Ingredient List

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of precooked ground meat (I used ground beef; pre-cooked, drained & frozen)
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 can Italian tomatoes
• 1 bag frozen tortellini (I used cheese tortellini, any sort would work)
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheeses
• 1 tablespoon dried basil (optional but adds more flavor)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (or according to your own taste)

Step-by-Step Directions (if you don’t care for videos)

1. Spray or butter your crock pot insert.  I don’t recommend the option of slow cooker liners for this or any tomato based recipe.  The acid in tomatoes can interact with plastic and cause them to deteriorate.  So, in my personal opinion, this isn’t someplace to use the liners.
2. Toss everything in the slow cooker insert and stir well.
3. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours

Serving Suggestions

All that’s left to do is dish this deliciousness up!  Maybe add a side salad and garlic bread.  You’ll be all set for any night of the week!  Enjoy :)

Printable Crock Pot Tortellini Recipe

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Crockpot Tortellini

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs 10 mins

 

This yumminess pairs up great with a side salad and a serving of garlic bread!

Servings: 6 -8 servings

Author: SlowCookerKitchen.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2- pound ground beef or ground sausage or mix up both
• 1 can 14.5 to 15 ounce chicken broth
• 1 can 14.5 to 15 ounce Italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 can 12 <g class="gr_ gr_92 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="92" data-gr-id="92">ounce</g> evaporated milk
• 1 bag 18 to 24 ounce frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 jar 20 to 24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

1. Grease, butter or spray your crockpot insert
2. Combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker and stir well
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours
4. Top with additional cheeses before serving if desired

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