Slow Cooker Cheesy Italian Tortellini

By amberwherley

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)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 22mins

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.