Name: Crockpot Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2- pound ground beef or ground sausage (or mix up both); 2 cups chicken broth; 15 ounces Italian style diced tomatoes; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 18 ounces frozen cheese tortellini; 20 ounces spaghetti sauce; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 4 cloves minced garlic

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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...

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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)

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.
Toss everything in the slow cooker insert and stir well.
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 🙂

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Crockpot Tortellini

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

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 6 hrs

Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins

Servings -8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2- pound ground beef or ground sausage or mix up both
2 cups chicken broth
15 ounces Italian style diced tomatoes
12 ounces evaporated milk
18 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
20 ounces spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

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

Freezer Meal Directions:

Mix all ingredients except the tortellini in a large freezer bag.
Use freezer tape to attach the tortellini bag and the sauce bag.
Lay flat, label and freeze up to 2 months.

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped
5 slices pancetta bacon, raw
1 (9 ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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3 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dried or fresh tarragon or thyme (optional) flour for dredging
2 1I2 cups Newman's Own All- Natural Alfredo Sauce
10 ounces cheese tortellini, prepared according to package directions
chopped parsley for garnish
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Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Add tarragon or thyme, if desired. Dredge in flour and saute in pan used to saute onion for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add onions, Alfredo sauce, and tortellini. Stir together, heating thoroughly for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and diced peppers as desired.

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1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the broth, tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes; add the tortellini and chicken. Cook for 5 minutes or until tortellini is heated through.