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Hearty Cheese Tortellini

Course Crock Pot, Main dishes, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage ground, mild
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef (90& lean)
  • 1 jar marinara (28 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Italian
  • 1 cup mushrooms fresh, sliced
  • 1 pkg. cheese tortellini refrigerated (9 oz)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese part-skim shredded, (4 oz)

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.
  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Notes

Wine Pairings
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.