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Slow Cooker 3-Cheese Tortellini

This tortellini with 3 cheeses is super easy in your slow cooker!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: beef, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, pasta, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cheese, crockpot recipes, slow cooker recipes, tortellini
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 846kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 pkg 9-10 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain and add to a 4-5 quart slow cooker
  • Add the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, oregano and basil; stir.
  • Cover and cook on high 2-4 hours, low 4-6 hours.
  • Add the cream cheese and tortellini; stir. Cover switch the cooker to high and cook for 30 additional minutes. Stir well.
  • Add the remaining cheeses, stirring until all the cheese is melted and incorporated.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Salt to taste AFTER addition of the cheeses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1406IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 8mg