Description
A decadent, one-pot slow cooker meal featuring cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich garlic and parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small pan or the slow cooker using the sear setting and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours to allow the sauce base to emulsify.
- Gently stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 to 60 minutes until the pasta is tender and puffed.
- Stir in fresh baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian