Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
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Posted: 10/06/14
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Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini ~ Easy Dinner Perfect for a Busy Weeknight! Cheesy Tortellini Loaded with Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce!
Fall is here and that means brisk fall air, crisp leaves underfoot, pumpkins popping up everywhere and of course delicious comfort food. There is nothing like bringing the family together around the table over an amazing, hearty meal anytime of the year but fall really puts me in the mood for this.
One thing that is a prerequisite of comfort food that I serve in the fall and winter is that I don’t have to slave all day over it in the kitchen because as much as I love my family I’d rather be spending time with them instead of being stuck in the kitchen preparing meals for them. I’d have to think they’d agree! I love crockpot recipes like Crockpot Swedish Meatballs, Crockpot Pizza Casserole and these hearty Meatballs with Tortellini! I love tortellini and use them all the time like in my ham and cheese tortellini recipe – they’re so easy!
I love this recipe because it involves relatively no work at all. Anyone else singing to the angels? If you can open a bag or a can you can make this recipe. I’d dare say that your husband is even capable of this one. Yes, I know, some men are amazing cooks, but I’m referring to the majority that shy away from anything involving a kitchen!
Throw this in the slow cooker in the morning and go off to pick apples or harvest pumpkins with the family then come home and enjoy a homemade meal with them. Doesn’t that sound amazing and fun?
To make this recipe even easier I used Casa Di Bertacchi Meatballs available at Sam’s Club locations nationwide. Casa has been creating tender, savory meatballs with a homemade taste since the 1960s. Fashioned by combining all beef with authentic Italian spices and imported Romano cheese, they’re seared and steamed in the traditional, old-world style, guaranteeing the highest quality in fully-cooked meatballs that are quick and easy to prepare. A 6 lb. bag of Casa Di Bertacchi Meatballs sells for less than $15. I’m a huge, huge fan of using meatballs in recipes and love the fact that I can buy a large bag of them and be set for a while. Check out the other amazing recipes using meatballs below!
So go grab a bag of Casa Meatballs from Sam’s Club, throw this delicious meal into the slow cooker and have some family fun at the pumpkin patch this fall!
Need to find the closest Sam’s Club to you? Check out their store locator!
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Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini ~ Easy Dinner Perfect for a Busy Weeknight! Cheesy Tortellini Loaded with Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce!
servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Casa meatballs frozen
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced Basil, Garlic & Oregano tomatoes, undrained
- 1 12 oz package frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 2 c. shredded pizza cheese
Instructions
- In slow cooker combine marinara, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and cream cheese. Stir in meatballs.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stirring a few times throughout cooking time if able too.
- Stir in tortellini and pizza cheese. Cover and cook on high for 1/2 hour or until tortellini is warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 745kcal (37%), Carbohydrates: 39g (13%), Protein: 44g (88%), Fat: 47g (72%), Saturated Fat: 14g (88%), Cholesterol: 112mg (37%), Sodium: 1433mg (62%), Potassium: 907mg (26%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 905IU (18%), Vitamin C: 24mg (29%), Calcium: 327mg (33%), Iron: 4.8mg (27%)
*This post was sponsored by Casa. All opinions are 100% my own.
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Malinda says
I love it when I can use my crockpot, it makes life so much easier! Your recipe was easy to make and so tasty! The whole family loved it! Adding it to my recipe rotation!
Julie says
Perfect! I’m so glad it was a hit!
Alison LaFortune says
My family loved this. Will definitely be making again when the weather turns.
Julie says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Danielle says
So simple and easy to make. The perfect comfort food recipe the whole family loved!
Julie says
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Blueskies says
this dish was the best, Icut the sauce with a little sour cream so it would be to acidy.
Julie says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Liz says
Very tasty! Although my cream cheese didn’t blend properly. any advice?
Julie Evink says
Next time I would whip together the marinara and cream cheese (room temp) before putting it in the crock pot!
C Miller says
Could this be done on high instead of low and for about how long? Looks delicious!
Julie Evink says
I think it could. I would adjust the cooking time to 3-4 hours. If you are around to stir it that would be a good idea a few times due to the higher cooking time.
Kelly+-+Life+Made+Sweeter says
Nothing screams comfort food more than a big pot of cheesy pasta and meatballs likes this. This looks fantastic! Love crock pot meals that are easy to throw together too. Can’t wait to add this one to our dinner menu 🙂
Julie Evink says
You got that right! Enjoy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This is definitely a dish I can see myself recreating.. it looks SO cheesy, comforting and of course delicious! Great recipe…
Julie Evink says
Thanks Thalia!
Ashley+|+The+Recipe+Rebel says
This looks awesome! I love my crock pot, and pretty much anything with pasta, meat and cheese. lol
Julie Evink says
You can’t really go wrong with that combo can you?
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I have been craving tortellini like nobody’s business! The fact that you added meatballs and made this dish in a crockpot is totally blowing my mind. I NEED this in my life ASAP!!
Julie Evink says
Yes you do!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love using my crock pot just about any time of the year, but especially in the fall, it’s so convenient! This tortellini dish looks fabulous, Julie! My husband will go nuts over this. Pinned!
Julie Evink says
Love my crock pot too!
Dannii+@+Hungry+Healthy+Happy says
If I could describe my ultimate comfort food, it would be this! Look at the cheesy goodness. Mmmm
Julie Evink says
Thanks Dannii!
Matt says
The perfect Fall dinner, my sons would love this!!
Julie Evink says
Yes they would Matt!
Jen+@+Baked+by+an+Introvert says
I am always on board with a slow cooker meal and yours are superb! Meatballs, cheese, and tortellini is pure comfort food. Pinned!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jen! I love my slow cooker!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Aren’t these meatballs the handiest things to have in the freezer? My family would love this kind of comfort food and I love that you made it in the crockpot! So smart!
Julie Evink says
Yes they are!