Ingredients
– 1 pound Lean turkey sausage [Protein base]
– 19 ounces Frozen cheese tortellini [Pasta star]
– 3 cups Baby spinach [Nutrient boost]
– 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Diced tomatoes [Flavor foundation]
– 3 ½ cups chicken broth [Builds flavor depth]
– ½ teaspoon salt [To season]
– ¼ teaspoon pepper [To season]
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning [To season]
– 8 ounces cream cheese cubed [Melts into creaminess]
– 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese [Tops with gooey bliss]
Instructions
1-Brown the sausage: Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook 1 pound lean turkey sausage, crumbling it. Drain grease well.
2-Prep slow cooker: Grease your 7-quart slow cooker lightly.
3-Layer tortellini: Place 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini at the bottom.
4-Add sausage: Spread cooked sausage evenly over tortellini.
5-Layer veggies and liquids: Add 3 cups baby spinach, 2 drained cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, 3 ½ cups chicken broth, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
6-Top with cream cheese: Distribute 8 ounces cubed cream cheese on top.
7-Cook: Cover and cook on low up to 5 hours or high 3-4 hours. Stir a few times after first two hours to prevent sticking.
8-Finish: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Mozzarella on top. Leave lid off, stand 15-20 minutes until melted.
9-Serve: Dish up hot. Pairs great with bread.
Last Step:
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🔥 For extra flavor, use spicy Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes for a kick
🌿 Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added at the end for a burst of freshness
⏰ Don’t overcook the tortellini – they can become mushy if cooked too long on high
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low (3-4 hours on high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 522
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg