HEARTY CHEESE TORTELLINI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.