Description
This comforting Slow Cooker Tortellini Meatballs recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution! Juicy meatballs and cheesy tortellini simmer in a rich marinara sauce with cream cheese for extra creaminess. Just dump everything in your crockpot and come home to a delicious, hearty meal that tastes like you spent hours cooking. Perfect for busy families and sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) bag frozen meatballs
- 2 (40 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, cubed
- 1 bag frozen tortellini
- 1 cup shredded creamy mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
- Pour marinara sauce over meatballs and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place cubed cream cheese on top of the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- One hour before serving, stir in frozen tortellini and replace the lid.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let it melt for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
Tips: For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. Substitutions: Use fresh tortellini instead of frozen (add during last 30 minutes of cooking). For a lighter version, substitute ricotta for cream cheese. Storage: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water to thin the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy crockpot meal, tortellini recipe, meatball dinner