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Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage

A comforting dish featuring creamy cheese tortellini, hearty sausage, and fresh spinach, perfect for family dinners or hosting friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 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

Method
 

Cook & Combine
  1. In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, then drain the excess fat.
  2. Add the sausage, diced tomatoes (with juice), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
  3. Stir to combine and scatter the cubed cream cheese over the top.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the cream cheese has melted and blended into the broth.
Finish & Serve
  1. In the last 30 minutes, stir in the frozen cheese tortellini and fresh spinach.
  2. Once the tortellini is tender and the spinach wilted, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve warm with crusty bread or a simple salad.

Notes

You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version or add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor. For a spicier kick, use spicy Italian sausage.