Tortellini Tomato Slow Cooker recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In the slow cooker, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  3. Stir in the tortellini and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and spinach wilts.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Would you like to add any protein, like sausage or chicken? 😊

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