Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini

Oh, slow cooker cheesy tortellini? That’s a creamy, comforting, hands-off dinner win — perfect for busy days or cozy nights!

Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini that melts in your mouth and requires minimal effort:

🧀🍝 Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini

Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

• 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add sauce & seasoning:
   In the slow cooker, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. Cook tortellini:
   Add tortellini to the slow cooker and stir to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or on HIGH for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.

3. Add cheese:
   About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Cover and let cheese melt.

4. Serve:
   Stir gently to combine cheese with tortellini. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips:

• If you want it extra creamy, stir in ¼ cup cream cheese along with the marinara.

• Add cooked Italian sausage or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.

• Don’t overcook tortellini—fresh or refrigerated cook faster, frozen tortellini may need a little more time.