Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Turkey Sausage
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is a delightful, comforting meal that brings warmth to your dinner table without the hassle. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish combines creamy cheese tortellini with savory sausage and fresh spinach, all simmered together in a rich tomato broth. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. Perfectly tender tortellini and vibrant flavors await you in this effortless one-pot meal that’s sure to please family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb turkey sausage or beef sausage
- 1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach
- 2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 (12 oz) cans low-fat chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey or beef sausage until fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to the crockpot and add spinach, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add frozen tortellini about 20 minutes before serving; stir gently to combine.
- Once the tortellini is tender and heated through, serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg