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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
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 774kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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

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