SLOW-COOKER CHEESY ITALIAN TORTELLINI

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Italian Tortellini image

Two types of meat pair well with tortellini, cheese, marinara sauce and mushrooms. Buon appetito!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15 oz) refrigerated marinara sauce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in cooker.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1700 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1/2 g