Hearty Cheese Tortellini

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Eilerts

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

This is an easy, wonderful recipe that is simple enough for an everyday meal but good enough for company. It makes a large amount, so it feeds plenty of people. I serve it with steamed broccoli covered in a cheese sauce and fresh bread.—Christine Eilerts, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Hearty Cheese Tortellini

Yield:6 servings
Prep:30 min
Cook:6 hours 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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