Description
A creamy and savory tortellini dish cooked in a crockpot, featuring Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a delightful blend of herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.
- Add onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cheese tortellini and spinach. Stir in heavy cream.
- Cook until the tortellini is tender and the spinach is wilted.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace Italian sausage with a meat alternative.
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian dish.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg