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Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe

By Ashlyn Edwards August 27, 2020 131 Comments

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Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini– Need an easy and delicious dinner? Let your slow cooker do all the work of making this rich and flavorful Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini! It is a huge hit with our family and any time we have guests over for dinner.

white plate with tortellini and marinara sauce with a fork digging into it

A few years ago when we were stationed in Kansas, I babysat for a friend of mine and ate some leftovers that she had in the fridge.

After my first bite of this delicious crockpot tortellini, I knew I had to have the recipe! I’ve been making it on a regular basis ever since and it has become one of my favorite, easy dinners.

The hardest part about making this is cooking the ground beef and italian sausage, which takes all of five minutes. So really not that hard.

The meat sauce cooks all day and is rich and flavorful once it’s time to eat. Add in some tortellini, top with cheese, cook a bit longer, and voila! Mmmm delicious dinner!

a wooden spoon scooping up tortellini

Ingredients for Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini

  • ground beef
  • Italian sausage
  • marinara sauce
  • sliced mushrooms
  • Italian style diced tomatoes
  • fresh cheese tortellini
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese

ingredients laid out for tortellini

 

How to Make Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini – Step by Step

  1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the grease.a skillet full of cooked ground meat
  2. Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.a white crockpot filled with marinara sauce
  3. Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.a white crockpot filled with cheesy tortellini

Tips and Notes

  • I use a six quart crockpot to cook this recipe, but it will work for a larger size crockpot as well. If you have a larger size pot, you could also double the recipe.
  • Feel free to replace the canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms, or leave them out altogether if mushrooms aren’t your thing!
  • If you like more noodles, you can use a larger package of tortellini (19 oz). I actually use the larger size pretty often since my kids like more noodles!
  • You can use frozen or dry tortellini in place of the fresh tortellini. Frozen tortellini takes about the same amount of time to cook as the refrigerated tortellini in the original recipe. For dry tortellini you will need to add extra time, about 10-20 more minutes.

white plate topped with tortellini and marinara sauce

Can I freeze Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini?

Yes! You can freeze any leftovers you might have (we do this all the time). Just place the completely cooled leftovers in a freezer safe container with a lid and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the container in the refrigerator then either warm up in a saucepan on the stove over medium low heat, microwave the leftovers, or even place in your crockpot on “warm” for about an hour.

More Delicious Crockpot Dinners

  • Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
  • Slow Cooker Taco Soup
  • Crockpot Pork Chop and Mushrooms

Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini

Need an easy and delicious dinner? Let your slow cooker do all the work of making this rich and flavorful Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini!
4.84 from 18 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (24) oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (4) oz can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5) oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9) oz package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
  • Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

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Notes

  • I use a six quart crockpot to cook this recipe, but it will work for a larger size crockpot as well. If you have a larger size pot, you could also double the recipe.
  • Feel free to replace the canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms, or leave them out altogether if mushrooms aren't your thing!
  • If you like more noodles, you can use a larger package of tortellini (19 oz). I actually use the larger size pretty often since my kids like more noodles!
  • You can use frozen or dry tortellini in place of the fresh tortellini. Frozen tortellini takes about the same amount of time to cook as the refrigerated tortellini in the original recipe. For dry tortellini you will need to add extra time, about 10-20 more minutes.
Adapted from: Allrecipes

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Comments

  1. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

    February 21, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. It’s perfect when I know I’m going to have a busy day and not want to worry about cooking dinner later (like pretty much every Monday). While the pasta cooked, all I had to do was toss together a Caesar salad and I had happy faces around the table!

    Reply
  2. nonna box says

    November 18, 2020 at 12:12 am

    5 stars
    Definitely a new way for me to enjoy tortellini but it was worth it! Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Art says

    August 29, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    This looks delicious!!! I’ll have ton try this! I’m definitely adding more Crock-Pot recipes to our menu!

    Reply
  4. April says

    August 29, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    This looks delicious and so easy to make! I’m always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas.

    Reply
  5. Mimi says

    August 29, 2020 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love tortellini, the cheesier the better

    Reply
  6. Rewari says

    August 28, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    I’ll bet this would taste yummy with ground sausage too!!! 😉

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    August 28, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    OMG this cheesy crockpot tortellini looks SO good! I am printing to make it over the weekend!

    Reply
  8. Diana says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    4 stars
    Family loved it. Simple to make.

    Reply
    • Keshia says

      April 26, 2020 at 9:49 pm

      Very simple to make. I make it at least once a month. Making it tomorrow matter of fact. Going to use cheese ravioli this time. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS

      Reply
  9. Judith says

    January 10, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    If the meat is already cooked, why such a long cooking time?

    Reply
  10. Jacqueline Debono says

    November 3, 2019 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Nothing beats a rich cheesy pasta dish! This crock pot tortellini looks and sounds amazing! Pinning for later!

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    November 3, 2019 at 2:05 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect Autumn comfort food recipe, this! My kids LOVE it, and it’s so super easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  12. Natalie says

    November 3, 2019 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    Looks so comforting and delicious! I love tortellini – so cheesy ♥

    Reply
  13. Tracy says

    November 2, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a comforting dish! Absolutely my kind of meal and something that my family will LOVE.

    Reply
  14. Calleigh says

    November 2, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    A perfect easy family dinner for my family. I would love to add more veggies and use smoked sausages in this.. thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  15. Kandy Boble says

    October 16, 2019 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh we all loved it! My hubby was this is great..I omitted mushrooms but I might try again with them. Grandkids and my daughter liked it as well!!

    Reply
  16. Rebecca says

    October 14, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    Can you add the tortellini frozen?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      October 17, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  17. Robyn says

    September 18, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    What size crockpot is best for this?

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      September 19, 2019 at 4:36 pm

      Hi Robyn, I use a 6 quart crockpot.

      Reply
  18. Emme says

    June 18, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious. Prep time really IS 15 minutes even with chemo brain. It may not be the healthiest dinner I have ever made, but it’s one of the most bang for your buck ones! Easy, inexpensive per serving, and delicious.

    Reply
  19. Cathy says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    This is just creamy deliciousness!! Great delicious dish for any day! Absolute yum!

    Reply
  20. Matt Ivan says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so comforting. Totally need a big bowl of this right now!

    Reply
  21. Natalie says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    WOW this dish looks amazing! So delicious and comforting!

    Reply
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