Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Crockpot Cheesy Italian Tortellini

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 container (15 oz.) refrigerated marinara sauce
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza style cheese (4 oz.)

Break beef and sausage into large pieces in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned. Spray inside of 4 to 5-quart crock pot with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes and Italian seasoning in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on low heat about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini is tender. Enjoy!

No comments: