Slow Cooker Tortellini Meatballs
This Slow Cooker Tortellini Meatballs recipe features tender meatballs and cheese-filled pasta in a rich, creamy marinara sauce infused with cream cheese and mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 (28 ounce) bag frozen meatballs
2 (40 ounce) jars marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, cubed
1 bag frozen tortellini
1 cup shredded creamy mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Add meatballs, marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
2. Add cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until well combined and creamy.
3. Stir in the frozen tortellini and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Cook for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour on the High setting.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
Wait to add the tortellini until the last hour to prevent them from becoming too soft.
Adjust the salt based on the sodium content of your chosen frozen meatballs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 622
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1850mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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