Creamy Tortellini Crockpot (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Pasta
01 -
Cheese tortellini, 3 cups (250g), either fresh or frozen
02 -
Italian sausage, mild or spicy, ¾ pound (375g)
→ Vegetables
03 -
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
04 -
3 minced garlic cloves
05 -
2 cups chopped kale or fresh spinach
06 -
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
07 -
½ onion, diced finely
→ Liquids & Seasonings
08 -
¼ cup Parmesan, finely grated
09 -
Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
10 -
1½ teaspoons Italian herbs
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4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
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¾ teaspoon salt
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1 cup cream (use what you prefer)
# Instructions:
01 -
Put sausage and onions in a big pan. Cook over medium-high until they turn brown. Drain the extra grease if you want.
02 -
Throw in garlic, tomato paste, salt, and the Italian spices. Stir and let it cook for another two minutes.
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Move the meat mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Add the celery, broth, and chopped carrots.
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Close the lid and let it go for 5-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high. Keep going until the veggies feel soft.
05 -
Toss in the spinach, Parmesan, cream, and tortellini. Let it cook for 10-15 more minutes until the tortellini feels just right.
# Notes:
01 -
White beans or chicken can replace sausage
02 -
Any kind of cream works fine
03 -
Consider cooking other pasta types separately unless they're fresh