Description
A cozy, hands-off dinner of cheesy tortellini, savory Italian sausage, spinach, and a flavorful tomato broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 package (about 9–12 oz) cheese tortellini — fresh or refrigerated; frozen works
- 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups tomato broth (or canned crushed tomatoes thinned with broth/water)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the sliced sausage, chopped onion and minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Pour in the tomato broth or thinned crushed tomatoes. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the cheese tortellini and fresh spinach, pushing the pasta down into the broth.
- Cook uncovered or partially covered until the tortellini are just tender and the spinach has wilted, about 25–30 minutes.
Notes
Browning the sausage first is optional but adds extra flavor. Adjust seasoning after slow cooking to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian