Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

Prep: 15 minutes ~ Cook: 8 hours + 15 minutes ~ Servings: 4 to 6


1/2 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage

1 container (15 oz.) refrigerated marinara sauce

1 C sliced fresh mushrooms

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained

1 package (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 C shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend (4 oz.)


1) Cook beef and sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown; drain.

2) Spray inside of 4 to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beef mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in slow cooker.

3) Cover and cook on low hear setting 7 to 8 hours.

4) Stir in tortellini; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until tortellini is tender.

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