Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini

Slow cooker tortellini in black crock pot.

5 from 5 votes

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

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 2

Servings

Calories 774kcal

Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

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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.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

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