Slow Cooker Cheesy Italian Tortellini

By melanieroe

Prep: 15 minutes
Total time: 7 hr 30 min.
Makes: 4 servings

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 670
o (Calories from Fat 280),
* Total Fat 31g
o (Saturated Fat 13g,
o Trans Fat 1/2g),
* Cholesterol 105mg;
* Sodium 1700mg;
* Total Carbohydrate 61g
o (Dietary Fiber 3g,
o Sugars 17g),
* Protein 37g;
Percent Daily Value*:
* Vitamin A 20%;
* Vitamin C 25%;
* Calcium 40%;
* Iron 25%;
Exchanges:
* 2 1/2 Starch;
* 0 Fruit;
* 1 Other Carbohydrate;
* 0 Skim Milk;
* 0 Low-Fat Milk;
* 0 Milk;
* 1 Vegetable;
* 0 Very Lean Meat;
* 0 Lean Meat;
* 0 High-Fat Meat;
* 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
* 4;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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)

Preparation

Step 1

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