Creamy Sausage Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (Mild or hot)
• 1 Onion (Diced)
• 15 oz Diced tomatoes (Plain or fire-roasted; undrained)
• 1 cup Chicken broth (Low-sodium)
• 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Sea salt
• 18 oz Tortellini (Refrigerated; use gluten-free or dairy-free if needed)
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk (Or heavy cream)
• Parmesan cheese (Grated, for serving; optional)
• Fresh parsley (Chopped, for serving; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.

2. 2

   Transfer the cooked sausage to a crockpot.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt to the crockpot. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.

5. 5

   Add the refrigerated tortellini and pour the coconut milk (or heavy cream) over the top.

6. 6

   Stir well so every tortellini is sitting in some liquid.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 15 minutes, until the tortellini is tender. Start checking at 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

The stated cook times vary by slow-cooker setting; total time uses the longest listed cook time. Optional garnish amounts are unspecified. Tortellini may be substituted with gluten-free or dairy-free tortellini if needed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• creamy
• Italian
• optional garnishes