Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 pound Italian Sausage or chicken/turkey sausage for a lighter option
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes can use fresh tomatoes for a fresher taste
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning or single herbs like oregano or basil
- 4 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For Creaminess
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese or neufchâtel cheese for lower-fat
For the Main Dish
- 20 ounces Frozen Cheese Tortellini or fresh tortellini
- 5 ounces Fresh Spinach or kale/other leafy greens
Final Touches
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
How to Make Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, then drain any excess fat.
- Combine the cooked sausage with diced tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
- Add cubed cream cheese to the mixture, cover, and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add frozen tortellini and fresh spinach; stir gently to combine.
- Once tortellini is tender, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg
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