Description
A comforting and creamy tortellini dish perfect for busy family dinners, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz cheese tortellini (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth, if preferred)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the vegetable broth, marinara sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to mix all the flavors together.
- Add the tortellini and spinach to the mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 240-360 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and delicious.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein, or stir in some mushrooms for a hearty twist. Personalize servings with toppings like crushed red pepper or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crockpot, creamy tortellini, family meal, easy dinner, comforting dish, Italian