Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe (2024)

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byAshlyn Edwards on Aug 27, 2020 (updated May 24, 2022) 138 comments »

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Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini– Need an easy and delicious dinner? Let your slow cooker do all the work of making this rich and flavorful Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini! It is a hugehit with our family and any time we have guests over for dinner.

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A few years ago when we were stationed in Kansas, I babysat for a friend of mine and ate some leftovers that she had in the fridge.

After my first bite of this delicious crockpot tortellini, I knew I had to have the recipe! I’ve been making it on a regular basis ever since and it has become one of my favorite, easy dinners.

The hardest part about making this is cooking the ground beef and italian sausage, which takes all of five minutes. So really not that hard.

The meat sauce cooks all day and is rich and flavorful once it’s time to eat. Add in some tortellini, top with cheese, cook a bit longer, and voila! Mmmm delicious dinner!

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Ingredients for Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini

  • ground beef
  • Italian sausage
  • marinara sauce
  • sliced mushrooms
  • Italian style diced tomatoes
  • fresh cheese tortellini
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini – Step by Step

  1. Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the grease.Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe (4)
  2. Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe (5)
  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.Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini Recipe (6)

Tips and Notes

  • I use a six quart crockpot to cook this recipe, but it will work for a larger size crockpot as well. If you have a larger size pot, you could also double the recipe.
  • Feel free to replace the canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms, or leave them out altogether if mushrooms aren’t your thing!
  • If you like more noodles, you can use a larger package of tortellini (19 oz). I actually use the larger size pretty often since my kids like more noodles!
  • You can use frozen or dry tortellini in place of the fresh tortellini. Frozen tortellini takes about the same amount of time to cook as the refrigerated tortellini in the original recipe. For dry tortellini you will need to add extra time, about 10-20 more minutes.

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Can I freeze Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini?

Yes! You can freeze any leftovers you might have (we do this all the time). Just place the completely cooled leftovers in a freezer safe container with a lid and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the container in the refrigerator then either warm up in a saucepan on the stove over medium low heat, microwave the leftovers, or even place in your crockpot on “warm” for about an hour.

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4.88 from 24 ratings

Recipe: Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini

Need an easy and delicious dinner? Let your slow cooker do all the work of making this rich and flavorful Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (24) oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (4) oz can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5) oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9) oz package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.

  • Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.

  • 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.

Notes

  • I use a six quart crockpot to cook this recipe, but it will work for a larger size crockpot as well. If you have a larger size pot, you could also double the recipe.
  • Feel free to replace the canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms, or leave them out altogether if mushrooms aren't your thing!
  • If you like more noodles, you can use a larger package of tortellini (19 oz). I actually use the larger size pretty often since my kids like more noodles!
  • You can use frozen or dry tortellini in place of the fresh tortellini. Frozen tortellini takes about the same amount of time to cook as the refrigerated tortellini in the original recipe. For dry tortellini you will need to add extra time, about 10-20 more minutes.

Adapted from: Allrecipes

Cuisine: Italian

Course: Main

Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 947mg, Potassium: 585mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 590IU, Vitamin C: 11.5mg, Calcium: 203mg, Iron: 3.2mg

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originally published on Aug 27, 2020 (last updated May 24, 2022)

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  1. Melissa Reply

    Can you make this recipe without using meat? Would it be the same cooking time in the crockpot?

    • Ashlyn Edwards Reply

      Yes, you can definitely leave out the meat. You could lessen the cooking time by a couple of hours.

  2. Nik Reply

    Would total diced tomatoes and green chilies work for this instead of diced tomatoes? Sorry just trying to work with what I already have in house and was curious.

    • Ashlyn Edwards Reply

      Yes definitely.

  3. Mimi Reply

    I must make this recipe asap, it sounds like the perfect fall dinner

  4. Sharon Reply

    This crockpot tortellini was the easy comfort food that I needed. I made it during the week and it was great for lunch the next day.

  5. Christine @ myblissfulmess Reply

    This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. It’s perfect when I know I’m going to have a busy day and not want to worry about cooking dinner later (like pretty much every Monday). While the pasta cooked, all I had to do was toss together a Caesar salad and I had happy faces around the table!

  6. nonna box Reply

    Definitely a new way for me to enjoy tortellini but it was worth it! Delicious!

  7. Art Reply

    This looks delicious!!! I’ll have ton try this! I’m definitely adding more Crock-Pot recipes to our menu!

  8. April Reply

    This looks delicious and so easy to make! I’m always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas.

  9. Mimi Reply

    I absolutely love tortellini, the cheesier the better

  10. Rewari Reply

    I’ll bet this would taste yummy with ground sausage too!!! 😉

    • Patricia Williams Reply

      SOMEONE DIDN’T READ THE RECIPE!!

  11. Heather Reply

    OMG this cheesy crockpot tortellini looks SO good! I am printing to make it over the weekend!

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FAQs

Can you cook tortellini in sauce instead of boiling? ›

Mushy, chalky, whatever floats your tortellini. Your other option is to purposely undercook the pasta by a few minutes before adding it to the sauce to let it finish. Cooking pasta in the sauce instead of in boiling water will increase the amount of time it takes to cook through.

How many cups is 9 oz of tortellini? ›

Each 9 oz package contains about 2 cups of Tortellini.

What is the best way to serve tortellini? ›

Depending on the filling, tortellini are delicious with everything from cream-based sauces to red marinara-type sauces, browned butter, pesto, and even walnut sauce. They remind me of ravioli, so if you'd eat it with ravioli, you can eat with tortellini.

How to make tortellini ahead of time? ›

Spread the tortellini out on a flat platter or cooking sheet and allow it to cool. Once it has cooled, store in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate.

What kind of sauce goes well with tortellini? ›

This Creamy Tortellini Sauce makes an easy 30 minute meal that you can use with refrigerated or frozen tortellini. Your family will love the Asiago and Parmesan cream sauce with browned butter, garlic, and the best blend of herbs and seasonings.

Can I cook tortellini in pasta sauce instead of water? ›

Can you cook tortellini in sauce instead of water? Yes! Tortellini cook quickly and well in even a relatively small amount of liquid, so they are well-suited to cooking directly in a sauce for a true one-pan meal.

What is a portion of cheese tortellini? ›

Common serving sizes
Serving SizeCalories
1 piece11
1 oz67
100 g236
1 cup354
Aug 21, 2007

What is a portion of tortellini? ›

Typically, Italian guidelines recommend the following quantities of uncooked pasta per person: 60-100g of dried pasta. 70-120g of fresh pasta. 100-130g of gnocchi. 120-150g of filled pasta (like ravioli or tortellini)

Is 8 oz of pasta 1 cup? ›

Generally 8 ounces of short pasta (like macaroni) is about 2 cups. Having said all that, what's generally listed on the packages/boxes of most dry pasta as the serving size is 2 ounces.

What is traditionally served with tortellini? ›

Ingredients
  • Simple Italian Salad.
  • Garlic Bread.
  • Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons.
  • Sauteed Spinach.
  • Italian Chopped Salad.
  • Arugula Salad.
  • Bruschetta.
  • Radicchio Salad.
Nov 23, 2022

How do Italians eat tortellini? ›

Tortellini are traditionally eaten in a rich capon broth. Tortellini in brodo is a must on every Emilia-Romagna family table for Christmas dinner and often served on New Year's Eve as well.

How do you know when tortellini is done? ›

When they float and hang out at the top of your pot! **Tip** This fresh cheese tortellini is cooked in the. boiling water used to blanch fresh asparagus for. added flavor!

How do I make pasta ahead of time for a crowd? ›

How to Cook Pasta Ahead of Time
  1. Boil Water. Bring a large stockpot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. ...
  2. Cook Pasta. Add pasta to the boiling water, stir, then begin measuring your cooking time. ...
  3. Drain Pasta & Store Cooking Water. Drain the pasta saving about 1 cup of cooking water. ...
  4. Prep and Store Pasta. ...
  5. Reheat.

Can you cook cheese tortellini ahead of time? ›

Many thanks and kind regards. Editor: Tortellini can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a long time, so you don't even have to make it the day of your dinner party!

What is the best flour for tortellini? ›

Semolina: Coarse Durum Wheat Flour

One of the most popular flours for making pasta is semolina flour, which is a coarsely ground flour made from a particularly hard variety of wheat called durum. In fact, the word durum means hard (as in the word "durable"), in reference to the amount of force it takes to grind it.

How to cook uncooked pasta in sauce? ›

COMBINE uncooked pasta, 1 jar of Sauce and 1 jar of water in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil. BAKE 30 minutes. Uncover and stir well.

Can I cook ravioli directly in the sauce? ›

Yes, you can cook ravioli, frozen or fresh, directly in your simmering pasta sauce. Test your pasta after 3-4 minutes of cooking to see if done. Tip – If you have a large quantity of ravioli you can cook you ravioli in batches to ensure even cooking.

Why not cook pasta in sauce? ›

Lifehacker warns that most jarred sauces are too thick to cook the pasta directly in, the lack of water will leave you with undercooked pasta and overly pasty sauce.

How can you cook pasta without boiling? ›

Pasta goes in a pan and little by little liquid is added, while you stir. This way more starch is released and the result is a creamy pasta. This does not work with tomato sauce. The acidity slows the cooking process down considerably.

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