Hearty Cheese Tortellini

By á-5713

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 (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
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. Yield: 6 servings.




Nutritional Facts
1 cup equals 388 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 908 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.