Crockpot Tortellini: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
A tender, cheese-filled tortellini dish slow-cooked in marinara sauce with fresh herbs and melted mozzarella. This hands-off recipe delivers rich, restaurant-quality flavor in under five hours with minimal effort.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (16 oz) cheese tortellini (paste or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 garlic cloves (minced, optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, to brighten flavor)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic (if using) for 1 minute.
- Add tortellini, marinara sauce, mozzarella, herbs, salt, and pepper to crockpot.
- Stir to combine and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Once tortellini is tender and sauce is heated through, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from crockpot and toss with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- (If using frozen tortellini, reduce cooking time by 1 hour.)
Notes
For best results, use fresh tortellini for creamier texture
Add a splash of water or pasta sauce if sauce becomes too thick
Let sit 5 minutes before serving to set the sauce
Dietary compliance: No pork, alcohol, or gelatin used
Add a splash of water or pasta sauce if sauce becomes too thick
Let sit 5 minutes before serving to set the sauce
Dietary compliance: No pork, alcohol, or gelatin used
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g