rockpot cheese tortellini and sausage: a warm, hearty delight
A delicious combination of creamy tortellini and savory sausage, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a rockpot, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in cheese tortellini and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Before serving, top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage.
- Add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: rockpot cheese tortellini, sausage, hearty meals