Description
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is the epitome of comfort food made easy. By harnessing the convenience of your slow cooker, you can enjoy a delectable, restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. The blend of cheesy tortellini, savory sausage, and nutrient-rich spinach creates a harmony of flavors that will have your family and friends raving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 (20-ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cup low-fat chicken broth
- 8 ounce cream cheese
Instructions
1. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet until cooked through and drain excess fat.
2. Add the browned sausage, frozen tortellini, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to your crockpot.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the tortellini is tender.
4. Approximately 15 minutes before serving, stir in the cubed cream cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Serve warm.
Notes
Cooking times may vary depending on your specific crockpot.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the Italian sausage with plant-based protein or omit it entirely.
Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70