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Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage for Cozy Nights

This Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage combines cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, and spinach for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 package Frozen Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage sliced
  • 1 can Italian-Style Diced Tomatoes
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Low-Fat Chicken Broth
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
For the Greens
  • 5 cups Fresh Spinach

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients: frozen cheese tortellini, sliced Italian sausage, fresh spinach, Italian-style diced tomatoes, low-fat chicken broth, and cream cheese.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the frozen cheese tortellini, chopped Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and diced tomatoes. Pour in the chicken broth.
  3. Gently stir the mixture in the crockpot to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Cover the crockpot and set it on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  5. About halfway through the cooking process, open the lid and give the mixture a gentle stir.
  6. Once the cooking time is completed, taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian herbs.
  7. Ladle the mixture into bowls while it’s still hot, garnishing with Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be frozen for up to three months. Reheat gently after thawing.

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