Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
A comforting crockpot dish combining cheese tortellini, Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy) Choose according to your preference
- 1 19 oz package frozen cheese tortellini Can be replaced with fresh tortellini, adjust cooking time.
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, cubed Can substitute with sour cream or cashew cream for a dairy-free option.
- 4 cups chicken broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- In your crockpot, combine the browned sausage, diced tomatoes (with their juice), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir everything together.
- Scatter the cubed cream cheese over 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 has melted.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen cheese tortellini and fresh spinach to the crockpot. Stir well to incorporate everything.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the creamy mixture into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, pair with garlic bread or a simple green salad. Optionally add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.