Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini is made with Casa meatballs, 12 oz package frozen cheese tortellini, and c. chicken broth.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 390 min
- Total
- 400 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
Casa meatballs (frozen)
In the method: Stir in meatballs.
24 oz jar marinara sauce
In the method: In slow cooker combine marinara, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and cream cheese.
14.5 oz cans diced Basil, Garlic & Oregano tomatoes, undrained
In the method: In slow cooker combine marinara, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and cream cheese.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb Casa meatballs (frozen)Ingredient note
Source: 1 24 oz jar marinara sauceIngredient note
Source: 2 14.5 oz cans diced Basil, Garlic & Oregano tomatoes, undrainedIngredient note
Source: 1 12 oz package frozen cheese tortelliniIngredient note
Source: 1 c. chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 2 c. shredded pizza cheese
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Cover and cook on high for 1/2 hour or until tortellini is warmed through.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: In slow cooker combine marinara, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and cream cheese.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Cover and cook on high for 1/2 hour or until tortellini is warmed through.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: julieseatsandtreats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.