If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting meal with minimal effort, this Simple Cheesy Italian Tortellini is the perfect choice.

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Cooked slowly in a rich blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheeses, this dish combines classic Italian flavors with the convenience of a slow cooker.

Ideal for busy days or cozy family dinners, it delivers a warm, cheesy, and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 jar (16 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Step 1:Brown the Meat

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the ground beef and Italian sausage.
• Cook and stir until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.
• Drain any excess fat.

Step 2: Prepare the Slow Cooker

• Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker.
• Stir in the marinara sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms.
• Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours.

Step 3: Add Tortellini and Cheese

• About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini.
• Sprinkle the mixture with shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese.
• Cover and cook on Low until the tortellini is tender and the cheese is melted.

Step 4: Serve

• Once the tortellini is cooked and the cheese is bubbly, serve your dish hot and enjoy the delicious, cheesy flavors.

FAQs

Can I use frozen tortellini?

Yes, you can use frozen tortellini. Just add it directly to the slow cooker and extend the cooking time by 5-10 minutes if needed.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the meat sauce a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce and then add the tortellini and cheese as directed.

Simple Cheesy Italian Tortellini

This Simple Cheesy Italian Tortellini combines ground beef, Italian sausage, and a rich marinara sauce with cheese tortellini, topped with melted mozzarella and Cheddar for a comforting slow-cooker meal.

• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 jar (16 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ shredded Cheddar cheese

Brown the Meat

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   Add the ground beef and Italian sausage.

   Cook and stir until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

   Drain any excess fat.

Prepare the Slow Cooker

1. Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker.

   Stir in the marinara sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms.

   Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours.

Add Tortellini and Cheese

1. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the cheese tortellini.

   Sprinkle the mixture with shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese.

   Cover and cook on Low until the tortellini is tender and the cheese is melted.

Serve

1. Once the tortellini is cooked and the cheese is bubbly, serve your dish hot and enjoy the delicious, cheesy flavors.

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