Description

A comforting dish of Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and tender tortellini, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 (19 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
In your crockpot, combine the browned sausage, diced tomatoes (with juice), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir it well to mix the flavors.
Scatter the cubed cream cheese on top of the mixture in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the cream cheese is melted and creamy.
In the final 30 minutes, add the frozen cheese tortellini and chopped spinach to the crockpot. Stir well and let it simmer until the tortellini is cooked, and the spinach wilts.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve it warm in bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or a simple salad!

Notes

For added flavor, consider using turkey sausage or adding more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese to elevate the dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crockpot, cheese tortellini, sausage, comfort food, Italian