Oh yes 😄 This is an easy, cheesy, hearty crockpot meal—perfect for busy days!
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), sliced or crumbled
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 package (9–12 oz) frozen cheese tortellini (don’t thaw)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to crockpot
- Place sausage, marinara sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in the crockpot.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours, until sausage is cooked through.
- Add tortellini
- Stir in frozen tortellini.
- Cover and cook 15–20 minutes on LOW or HIGH, until tortellini is tender.
- Add cheese & greens
- Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach (if using).
- Cover for 5 minutes until cheese melts and greens are wilted.
- Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top or garlic bread on the side.
Tips & Variations
- Make it creamier: add ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese with the tortellini.
- Vegetable boost: add mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Protein swap: use chicken sausage or ground turkey instead.
- Spicy version: increase red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
If you want, I can also give a dump-and-go version where you don’t even have to pre-cook the sausage. It’s ridiculously easy 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
