Crockpot Cheese Tortellini

We got a late start on the March Sweet as Pie menu, but better late than never, right?  First up was an easy weeknight meal, Crockpot Cheese Tortellini.  Now, this wasn’t a “start it in the morning and it’s finished by supper” kind of crockpot meal since it only needed about 4 hours of cooking time, but it was still convenient.  Here’s how it came together:

First, let me just say this:  Crockpot liners are the best. thing. ever.  Trust me.  They make you not hate cooking in your crockpot.  So, start with a crockpot liner and brown some sausage.  I used ground Italian sausage because I thought it would match the flavors in the recipe better than breakfast sausage.  I’m sure other types of sausage would work too though.JBD_7231 While the sausage browns, pour in a bag of frozen cheese tortellini.JBD_7229

Then add two cans of drained, diced Italian-style tomatoes and four cups of chicken broth.JBD_7234

Next, cube a package of cream cheese.JBD_7236

Finally, add in some spinach and mix it all up.  Then, just cook the mixture on low for four hours.  JBD_7241JBD_7245

I did add some salt at the end, but otherwise didn’t make any other changes.  This was more like a tortellini soup and less like a pasta dish, but still very filling.  We both enjoyed it for supper that night and the leftovers have also been good.  I wouldn’t be opposed to making this one again sometime – I might even try a different tortellini flavor like mushroom.  Overall, a solid weeknight meal!

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