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Slow Cooker Sausage and Spinach Tortellini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian pork sausage casings removed
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet 8–10 minutes, breaking it up, until it reaches 160°F. Drain; transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add tomatoes, broth, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cover; cook on low 3 hours until hot and bubbling.
  3. Boil tortellini separately according to package directions; drain. Stir spinach into hot sauce until wilted, about 3 minutes; fold in tortellini. Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve immediately.

Notes

Equipment: 5-quart slow cooker, large skillet, large pot, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one of 6 equal portions.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat hot dishes to 165°F.