Crockpot Million Dollar Tortellini
Crockpot Million Dollar Tortellini Recipe with creamy cheese sauce, tender pasta, and rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated or frozen
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook ground beef or sausage in a skillet until browned, then drain grease.
- Add meat to crockpot and stir in marinara sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours.
- Add cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add tortellini and mix gently.
- Cook on low for 30–40 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Add tortellini at the end to avoid overcooking.
Use full-fat dairy for best texture.
Add liquid when reheating to keep sauce creamy.
Use full-fat dairy for best texture.
Add liquid when reheating to keep sauce creamy.