Recipes like Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini save my life! All I have to do is throw everything in the slow cooker, wait a few hours and dig into this divinely comforting pasta!
Let’s face the facts. Sometimes, Mom’s don’t feel like cooking. Other days, Mom’s don’t have time to cook. That’s why every Mom needs a few good “throw it in the slow cooker and leave it” meal options. If you ask me, there is no such thing as too many of those. That’s why I’m sharing another fix and forget with you today!
Pay close attention or you will miss the instructions.
Throw almost everything in the slow cooker. (I did this right before church)
Let it cook in the slow cooker. (This happened while I was at church)
Add tortellini and cheese. (I did this as soon as I got home from church)
Let it cook for 15-20 minutes. (I raced the clock to see if I could change my clothes and set the table before the 20 minutes was over)
That’s it!
Sometimes I wish I was one of those Moms that made a huge Sunday dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls and pie. Then I remember how much I love my Sunday afternoon nap. I guess I love it even more than eating a big Sunday dinner. At my house it’s a race to see how fast we can get from church, into our PJs, dinner served and cleaned up and in our beds. That’s why we eat quick Sunday dinners like Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini! Nobody at my house complains about yummy food like this anyway! I’ll save the roast beef for Monday night’s dinner! Here’s to happy napping!
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ an onion, diced
- 1 24 oz. jar marinara sauce
- 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 9 oz. pkg 3 cheese tortellini, refrigerated or fresh
- 1 c. mozzarella cheese
- 1 c. cheddar cheese
- ½ c. Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Over medium high heat, brown ground beef and onion. Crumble beef as it browns. Drain if necessary.
- Add ground beef and onion, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil to slow cooker. Cook on High heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 6 hours.
- Mix all the different kinds of cheese together.
- Stir in tortellini and half of the cheeses. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 more minutes or until tortellini is tender.
- Serve while hot!
Elaine Duckett says
April 17, 2015 at 1:04 pmPasta is always a fun thing to make and eat. Putting it in the crock pot is an excellent idea. I love Sunday afternoon naps too. Even my Mom took a nap every Sunday afternoon, and now I a wishing I had cashed in on more of them while living at home.
Rachel says
April 20, 2015 at 8:44 pmI made this for Sunday dinner yesterday and it was SO GOOD! I substituted Italian sausage for ground beef and used frozen cheese ravioli because they were on sale, but the seasoning was just perfect, which I’ve noticed is the case with all of your recipes!
Amy Engberson says
April 23, 2015 at 10:34 amI can only imagine how yummy this recipe would be with the addition of Italian sausage! I’m glad you are enjoying my recipes! Hopefully they help make life easier and tastier! Thanks for stopping by!
Denise Routson says
November 15, 2015 at 9:57 pmI will definitely be making this one! Do use the green container of Parmesan cheese or the shredded kind. I’m guessing the shredded kind but thought I’d ask!!
Amy Engberson says
November 18, 2015 at 2:58 pmSometimes I use the green container and sometimes I use shredded. I like shredded better, but in a pinch I use the green container “stuff”. Good luck!
Denise R. says
November 19, 2015 at 9:43 amGood to know! Thanks, Amy! I’m going to make it today! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!!
Denise R. says
November 19, 2015 at 6:42 pmI made this tonight for dinner and Nathan and Grant loved it! Double bonus that it was easy and tasty! Thanks for sharing, Amy!