Easy Delicious Crockpot Tortellini 🍲🧀
Ingredients:
1 (20 oz) bag refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, for a meaty version)
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
1 (8 oz) block or tub cream cheese, cubed
2 cups baby spinach (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water or broth
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions:
Brown the Meat (if using):
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease.
Layer in Crockpot:
In the crockpot, add:
Cooked meat (if using)
Tortellini (frozen or refrigerated)
Pasta sauce
Cream cheese cubes
Water or broth
Baby spinach (if using)
Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning
Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, stirring once halfway through if possible.
Add Cheese:
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Let it melt into the mixture.
Serve:
Once the tortellini is tender and everything is creamy and hot, serve warm. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.