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This is an easy, wonderful recipe that is simple enough for an everyday meal but good enough for company. It makes a large amount, so it feeds plenty of people. I serve it with steamed broccoli covered in a cheese sauce and fresh bread.—Christine Eilerts, Tulsa, Oklahoma
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 388 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 908 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.
Originally published as Hearty Cheese Tortellini in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2009, p39
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by steveieareno
I also don't like slow cookers. I have a defuser for my gas cook top and it works like a slow cooker. If you plan on staying at home. Cast iron pot.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by poshlady
I make a version of this in the slow cooker I add bell peppers, onions, 1 small carrot diced, 1/2 cup diced Celery, 1 bay leaf, Italian seasonings, garlic, oregano, basil, little sugar. I sometime put cooked Italian sausages cut into bite pieces. Let it cook on low in the crock pot .I put the sauce over cooked spagetti, if there is any left in a couple of days, I make a lasagna with the leftover sauce add ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped spinach etcGreat favor! I always great rave reviews
I make a version of this in the slow cooker I add bell peppers, onions, 1 small carrot diced, 1/2 cup diced Celery, 1 bay leaf, Italian seasonings, garlic, oregano, basil, little sugar. I sometime put cooked Italian sausages cut into bite pieces. Let it cook on low in the crock pot .
I put the sauce over cooked spagetti, if there is any left in a couple of days, I make a lasagna with the leftover sauce add ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped spinach etc
Great favor! I always great rave reviews
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Love2cook405
Sounds wonderful - for all of those who do not understand the use of the slow cooker it is probably in order to help the spices and flavors to blend and make a great recipe. Think about when you make a great spagetti sauce - you let it cook for hours to blend the spices and flavors - what is better smelling or easier to make - Enjoy!!!!!!
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by ndfarmchick
Very good. Not too tought to make on the stove...just cook the meat as stated....then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until heated through!!
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by dsjorgy
I haven's made this but make something similar. Has no ground beef, just italian sausage, a jar of spaghetti sause and pepperoni. Mix it all together, top with a little more shredded mozzarella and bake for about 30 min. This is my son's favorite casserolle and so easy to throw together after a hockey practice or game. Whenever we have team feed all the boys ask for this.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by rojoimages
Using a slow cooker makes NO sense here. Just heat the ingredients stove top. Makes no sense.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by wombatt
all you have to do is cook your meat put in the rest cook thru then add totellini and heat thru and there your done no problem
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by carolkamps
Why can't you put a stove top alternative to the recipes? Not everyone like a slow cooker.
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