Momma-Knows-Best Tortellini just goes to show that when it comes to pasta, Momma knows what she is talking about! Tender, cheesy tortellini have never been better than right now, as they nestle in a creamy, tangy, slow-cooked sauce with plenty of savory sausage and garden-fresh spinach! Mmm, it’s not just how Momma used to make it… it might just be the perfect version of Mom’s pasta dinner! Momma-Knows-Best Tortellini is the best!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 3 ounces frozen spinach
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen tortellini
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, optional, grated, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and the onion and cook, while crumbling the meat, until the sausage is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 3 –In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the sausage-onion mixture, the spinach, the tomatoes and their juices, the cream cheese, the Italian seasoning, the tortellini, the chicken broth, and the tomato paste and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Cover and cook on low until the tortellini is tender and the flavors have melded together, about 2 hours 30 minutes-3 hours 30 minutes.
Step 5 –Stir until the sauce is smooth.
Step 6 –Serve topped with the parmesan.
