Slow Cooker Tortellini Casserole
Busy nights call for easy, hearty meals, and this slow cooker tortellini casserole is packed with simple ingredients the whole family will love. Just toss everything in the Crock Pot, let it cook on low heat, and serve it up with garlic bread for a delicious homemade meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Preparation Level: Beginner +
Ingredients
- Cooked Italian sausage
- Minced onion
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Spaghetti sauce
- Cream cheese, cubed
- Frozen cheese tortellini
- Parmesan cheese to top
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Add the cooked Italian sausage, minced onion, garlic, and Italian seasonings to the slow cooker. Pour the spaghetti sauce on top.
Next, add the cream cheese and tortellini to the slow cooker. Stir everything to combine, then cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Cook on the low heat setting for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
After cooking, gently stir the ingredients until the cream cheese is melted and it’s ready to serve. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Storage and Reheating
Store any tortellini leftovers in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated. To reheat, add the tortellini to a saucepan on medium heat. Add a small amount of sauce or chicken broth and cook until heated through.
Optional Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh mushrooms
- Ground turkey in place of sausage
Can I Cook This On High?
I would suggest cooking this dish on low because it cooks fast, and you don’t want to burn it.
If you’re unsure about the difference between high and low on the Crock Pot, this breakdown of slow cooker temperatures clears up the debate easily.
Slow Cooker Tortellini Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage cooked
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 23 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 20 bag frozen cheese tortellini
- Pinch of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your Crock Pot with some nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet and drain the grease.
- Add the sausage to the slow cooker.
- Next, add the minced onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the spaghetti sauce, cream cheese, and tortellini and mix until combined.
- Cook for approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours on the low-temperature setting.
- After cooking, mix until the cream cheese is melted. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
