Description
This creamy Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Alfredo combines savory Italian sausage, cheese-filled pasta, and a rich white sauce with fresh spinach for a comforting dinner that requires minimal active effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage ((casings removed))
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini ((9 to 10 ounces))
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese ((cubed))
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth ((low sodium))
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker, leaving the fat behind.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, garlic powder, and onion powder to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the tortellini and spinach, cover, and cook on Low for 45 to 60 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Turn off heat, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Do not freeze as the sauce may separate.