Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini And Meatballs With Vodka Sauce Food

CROCKPOT CHEESE TORTELLINI AND SAUSAGE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Brown the sausage in a skillet on the stove top until cooked and crumbled. Drain. Add the sausage, spinach, 2 cans of tomatoes, broth, and cream cheese to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook in the slow cooker, on low for 5 hours, stirring twice during cooking. Add the tortellini in the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking time and cook until they are tender.

SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and eggs. Shape into 14 to 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealing it inside.
• In 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides.
• Pour 1 jar of the pasta sauce into 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully place browned meatballs over sauce. Pour second jar of pasta sauce over meatballs.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
• When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• To cook in a slow cooker: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides to create a beautiful crust, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the meatballs to a plate. Deglaze the pan with the vodka and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Transfer the liquid from the pan to a slow cooker.
• Add the marinara sauce, heavy cream, salt and pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add the meatballs. Cook on high until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened slightly, 2 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, top with fresh cheese and torn basil leaves.
• To cook on the stove top: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides to create a beautiful crust, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the meatballs to a plate, leaving behind as much of the oil in the pot as possible. Add the vodka and cook for about 30 seconds to deglaze the pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom.
• Add the marinara sauce, heavy cream, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low, return the meatballs back to the pot and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened slightly, 30 to 45 minutes. When ready to serve, top with fresh cheese and torn basil leaves.

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 12 round meatballs.
• In 6-quart slow cooker, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 6 hours or until meatballs are completely cooked through.
• Add tortellini; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.
• Serve meatballs and tortellini with Parmesan cheese and basil.

SLOW COOKER CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Place ground beef mixture, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and green chiles, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until well combined. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Uncover and stir in tortellini; top with cheeses. Cover and cook on low heat for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until tender. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CROCK POT CHEESY SPINACH AND TOMATO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Place chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and cream cheese chunks into slow cooker and mix together.
• Cover and cook on low 2-3 hours.
• Stir in the pasta.
• Cover and cook on low for about two more hours, or until pasta is cooked.
• Stir in spinach until wilted.
• Salt and pepper to taste, and serve with parmesan cheese.

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS IN HOMEMADE SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the meatballs, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
• Transfer the onions and garlic to a mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
• Stir in the egg, bread pieces, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the ground beef, spinach, and parmesan.
• Using a meatballer or damp hands, form the mixture into 12-16 meatballs.
• Return the skillet to the stove. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook 304 minutes per side, until browned.
• Add the sauce ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Gently add the meatballs to the sauce.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

MEATBALL TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs and tortellini. In a large bowl, whisk soup, water and Creole seasoning. Pour over meatball mixture; stir well., Cook, covered, on low until tortellini are tender, 3-4 hours. Add vegetables during last half-hour of cooking.

ONE POT CHEESY TORTELLINI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet.
• Add onions and garlic and sautee for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
• Add tortellini, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes OR until tortellini is cooked.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover skillet and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CROCK POT CHEESE TORTELLINI AND MEATBALLS WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cheese in crock pot.
• Cook on low for 6 hours.
• Serve in bowls topped with cheese.
• Can also serve with garlic bread and a salad.

CREAMY CROCK POT CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Place your tortellini in a lightly greased 4-quart crock pot.
• Mix together your marinara sauce, cream cheese and fresh herbs.
• Pour your sauce mixture over your tortellini and stir all together.
• Lay your mozzarella slices on top and sprinkle your shredded parmesan on top.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package. Drain, keep warm.
• Combine rest of ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan.
• Transfer sauce to serving bowl and add tortellini.

CROCKPOT CHICKEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into large pieces, season with salt & pepper and place in the slow cooker.
• Combine Alfredo sauce, broth, and garlic powder. Pour over chicken and cook on low heat setting for 2 hours.
• Add tortellini, cheeses, and peas. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

CROCK POT MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg with a fork. Add the onion, bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Add the ground beef to the bowl with the bread crumb mixture. Mix with your hands until combined.
• Pack and roll out 24 meatballs, using the palms of your hands. Meatballs should be slightly larger than a tablespoon.
• Spray a large slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the meatballs in an even layer in the slow cooker. Pour the pasta sauce over the meatballs.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. If there is grease on top of the sauce after cooking, use a spoon to skim it off. Then, gently stir the sauce and meatballs. Serve warm.

TORTELLINI CROCK POT MEAL

Steps:

• 1. Put all ingredients into crock pot, chunking up the cream cheese, and cook on low for 5 hours.
• 2. I used the meat tortellini, added a side salad with crusty Italian bread and it was a hit.
• 3. The next time I make it I'm going to try cheese tortellini and maybe add some chicken.

CHEESY CROCKPOT TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage together in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain.
• Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours.
• Stir in the tortellini, and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on LOW, or until the tortellini is tender.

CROCK POT CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• 1. Brown the sausage in a skillet. Drain fat, and add cooked sausage to crock pot.
• 2. Slice cream cheese into several small chunks and soften (about 30 seconds or so) in microwave oven to help it melt thoroughly during slow cooking. Add softened cream cheese to crock pot.
• 3. Add all remaining ingredients to crock pot. Place lid on crock pot, cook on low for 3 1/2 to 5 hours, stirring about half through the cooking time, or until tortellini is cooked through and the sauce is of a creamy texture. Stir well, and serve hot.
• 4. TIPS: If sauce is too "soupy", leave lid on for last half hour or so of cooking. If you use nuefchatel cheese (instead of low-fat cream cheese), keep in mind that it doesn't melt as thoroughly as cream cheese, and it tends to leave small curds.