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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker

    5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Tortellini Recipe

    Published: Jan 4, 2023 · Modified: Oct 14, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Try this easy 5-ingredient slow cooker tortellini recipe with ready-made pasta sauce, fresh tortellini, and dried herbs.

    It's a hearty, family-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

    Cheesy tortellini in slow cooker.

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    This fantastic vegetarian pasta dish is ideal for Meat-Free Mondays. Best of all, it’s effortless—no chopping, grating, or stirring required! Just add the ingredients to your slow cooker, set it on high for 2 hours (or low for 3), and you’ll have deliciously cheesy, gooey tortellini ready to enjoy!

    👩‍🍳 Love tortellini? Try my creamy oven-baked tortellini or slow cooker tortellini soup next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 How to make tortellini in slow cooker
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More slow cooker recipes
    • More easy pasta recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    1. Just pop everything in the slow cooker and let it do its magic. Perfect for when you're busy or just fancy a fuss-free meal.
    2. Only 5 Ingredients! Simple shopping, simple cooking.
    3. Ready-made pasta sauce is a great shortcut for yummy flavours without the extra effort. It makes life a bit easier and the pasta delicious.
    4. It's the kind of meal that fills you up and warms you up on cold days. Great for cosy nights in or when you need a bit of comfort food.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for slow cooker tortellini bake.

    Tortellini - 2 x 300g packets of fresh filled tortellini from the refrigerator section of your local supermarket. I've used four cheese tortellini, but feel free to use any flavour you like.

    Pasta Sauce - 2 x 500g jars of ready-made tomato pasta sauce.

    Cheese - For ease, I use a 240g packet of pre-grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese. You can grate the cheese yourself if you prefer. Other cheese such as gruyere and Parmesan would also work.

    Garlic Powder - to add flavour.

    Dried Basil - scattered over the top for garnish.

    🔪 How to make tortellini in slow cooker

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Pour half of the pasta sauce (1 500g jar) into the bottom of your slow cooker basin.

    Two: Scatter over one of the packs (300g) of fresh tortellini.

    Three: Sprinkle over half of the garlic powder and top with half (120g) of the grated cheese.

    Making cheesy tortellini in a crockpot - step by step photo instructions.

    Four: Repeat the process again, using up the rest of the ingredients. Scatter over the dried basil.

    Five: Slow cook on a high setting for 2 hours or on a low setting for 3-3.5 hours.

    Making cheesy tortellini in a crockpot - step by step photo instructions part 2.

    Top Tips

    • Spray the bottom of your slow cooker basin with a light cooking oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking.
    • If you want an extra kick to the dish, add half a teaspoon of chilli flakes (at the same time as the garlic powder).
    • Don’t forget to season your dish. While the ready-made sauce will have seasoning, adding a personal touch with herbs or spices can elevate the flavour

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the crockpot tortellini with a crisp green salad and garlic bread, or vegetables such as roasted Tenderstem broccoli, air fryer green beans, or air fryer roasted butternut squash.

    Slow cooker cheesy tortellini in a black crockpot.

    📖 Variations

    • Use different flavours of tortellini such as spinach & ricotta, or ham & cheese.
    • Dollop teaspoons of pesto into the pasta sauce for extra flavour.
    • Use a creamy alfredo pasta sauce or cream cheese instead of a tomato-based one.
    • Spoon leftover chicken bolognese or a tin of drained tuna between the layers of tortellini.
    • Add vegetables such as tinned sweetcorn, tinned mushrooms, baby spinach, cooked carrots, cherry tomatoes, or roast courgettes.
    • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
    • Use frozen or shelf stable tortellini instead of fresh. Just add 20 minutes to the cooking time.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Reheat - microwave until piping hot or reheat in a saucepan on the hob.

    Freeze - place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.

    Cheesy slow cooker tortellini on a dinner plate with a green salad.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    What's the difference between ravioli and a tortellini?

    Ravioli are usually square in shape, with a flat underside, rounded top and frilled edges. Tortellini, on the other hand, are ring-shaped, at times resembling a tiny croissant.

    Can I use frozen tortellini in the slow cooker?

    Yes, you can use frozen tortellini directly in the slow cooker. There's no need to thaw it first. Just remember that cooking times may need to be adjusted slightly.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can double the recipe as long as your slow cooker has the capacity. Just ensure that the tortellini is still mostly submerged in the sauce.

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    Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini

    Try this easy, 5-ingredient slow cooker tortellini recipe! It's got ready-made pasta sauce, fresh tortellini, and dried herbs. It's a hearty, family-friendly meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
    Course Main Course, Pasta
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 774kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 600 g Fresh Tortellini (4 cheese or similar) 2 x 300g packs
    • 1000 g Tomato Pasta Sauce 2 x 500g jars
    • 240 g Grated Cheddar & Mozzarella
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Dried Basil

    Instructions

    • Pour half of the pasta sauce (1 500g jar) into the bottom of your slow cooker basin.
    • Scatter over half (1 300g pack) of the fresh tortellini.
    • Sprinkle over half the garlic powder and top with half (120g) of the grated cheese.
    • Repeat the process again, using up the rest of the ingredients. Scatter over the dried basil.
    • Slow cook on a high setting for 2 hours or on a low setting for 3-3.5 hours.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Spray the bottom of your slow cooker basin with a light cooking oil to prevent the tortellini from sticking.
    • If you want an extra kick to the dish, add half a teaspoon of chilli flakes (at the same time as the garlic powder).
     
    Variations:
    • Use different flavours of tortellini. Spinach and ricotta works well, as does ham and cheese.
    • Dollop teaspoons of pesto into the pasta sauce for extra flavour.
    • Use a creamy alfredo pasta sauce instead of a tomato based one.
    • Spoon leftover chicken bolognese or a tin of drained tuna between the layers of tortellini.
    • Add vegetables such as tinned sweetcorn, tinned mushrooms, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, or roast courgettes.
    • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    774
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    34
    g
    52
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    16
    g
    100
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    117
    mg
    39
    %
    Sodium
     
    2229
    mg
    97
    %
    Potassium
     
    806
    mg
    23
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    80
    g
    27
    %
    Fiber
     
    10
    g
    42
    %
    Sugar
     
    13
    g
    14
    %
    Protein
     
    40
    g
    80
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1687
    IU
    34
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    18
    mg
    22
    %
    Calcium
     
    683
    mg
    68
    %
    Iron
     
    7
    mg
    39
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Robin G.

      January 04, 2023 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      This tortellini was so easy and everyone loved it!

      Reply
    2. Janessa

      January 04, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing! So delicious and simple and perfect for a busy weeknight.

      Reply
    3. gunjan

      January 04, 2023 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      this was our dinner yesterday and came out so perfect. the flavors were on spot and the texture was beautiful.

      Reply
    4. Savita

      January 04, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe is so easy to follow, and turned out super amazing.

      Reply
    5. Suja md

      January 04, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      Truly amazing in taste and flavors in this recipe. Will definitely make again, very good recipe!

      Reply
    6. Barbara

      October 25, 2023 at 6:24 pm

      Has anyone added baby spinach? When would you add it? Also, has anyone added a meat? What kind? I'm thinking possibly ham. Thanks for your help.

      Reply
    5 from 5 votes

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