Crockpot Creamy Tortellini
A delightful and comforting one-pot meal combining cheese-filled tortellini, savory broth, and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package tortellini (cheese or meat-filled) Use fresh or frozen tortellini for best results.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- 1 cup marinara sauce Can substitute with homemade or alternative sauces.
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen) Add spinach right before serving.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add more to taste before serving.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the crockpot.
- Add the marinara sauce and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Carefully add the tortellini to the mixture, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the spinach.
- In the last few minutes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and let it melt.
Serving
- Ladle the creamy tortellini into bowls, optionally garnishing with more Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh side salad.
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Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce the broth slightly or let the sauce simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes. Add red pepper flakes for a zesty kick.