Cheesy Italian Tortellini Recipe
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Cheesy Italian Tortellini

By: TRACY STALLARD 
"This easy cheesy slow cooker dish is my family's favorite. Make it once and I bet you'll make it once a month from now on."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (296)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Cocktail Negroni Cocktail II
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
  2. Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
  3. Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

Footnotes

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 468 | Total Fat: 24.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by Chris H   view full review
This turned out to be one of the best meals I ever made. Here are my adjustments: 1 lb ground...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by RAVENMELLIE   view full review
I made this last night for my husbnad's italian family, everyone really enjoyed it. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
I was very impressed with this dish and it exceeded the expectations I originally had of this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2005 by JUJUJUULIE   view full review
In a lot of the reviews i've read of this recipe,people are missing the point-Yes,this can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RogueOnion8   view full review
The only changes made were to add some italian seasoning, a teaspoon of brown sugar, and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by MMAPLES   view full review
I made this recipe and it was DELICIOUS!! I used 1lb. Italian Sausage (mild) and mozzerella...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by JMCFADDEN   view full review
Wonderful dinner and my in-laws even loved it!! I changed it a little as well. I used all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by SARATHERESA   view full review
I find this to be an "average recipe" I don't see the need to leave it in a crockpot all day....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2003 by JAYCELLE   view full review
I made this recipe twice...following the directions, I found it to be an "Average" recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by Sally forth   view full review
good kid recipe all around family meal, easy and few ingredients

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