Cheesy Itialian Tortellini (Crock Pot)

[sunsoaker]

I got this from allrecipes.com a couple of years ago. It's good and super easy.

Submitted by: Tracy Stallard
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 88 members    Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours 15 Minutes    Ready In: 8 Hours 30 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings

"A delicious marinara sauce is cooked all day in the slow cooker. When it' s time for diner, just throw in some tortellini, and sprinkle with cheese. When the noodles are cooked -- pass around the bread, and enjoy!"

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:
1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
2. Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours.
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.

[bayou girl]

cool, thank you barb.  i think it will be dinner one night.  and i can fish the tortellini out and make a meal for me too

[sunsoaker]

You don't eat pasta?

[Tina]

She eats pasta but is allergic to tomatoes. So sad.
This sounds delicious though.

[bayou girl]

tina hit it on the head.  i love pasta.  so cheese tortellini that will be a meal without the sauce is good.

[sunsoaker]

oh, ok. I don't know that's I'd be happy about that. So many dishes that I love that have tomato in them. But I guess you learn to live without them.

[Penny]

Good recipe, thanks Barb.

[Jessica]

Thanks for the recipe, Barb.  I will definitely have to try it.

[bayou girl]

you do learn barb. we even eat pizza without!