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A bowl of tortellini with sausage and tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and herbs, next to a wedge of parmesan.
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Creamy Crockpot Sausage Tortellini

Crockpot sausage tortellini with Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk instead of heavy cream. The tortellini cooks right in the sauce at the end.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: crockpot sausage tortellini, slow cooker sausage tortellini
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Equipment

1 crockpot

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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 18 oz tortellini refrigerated, use gluten-free or dairy-free if needed
  • ½ cup coconut milk or heavy cream
  • Grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
    1 lb Italian sausage
  • Transfer the sausage to a crockpot. Add the onion, diced tomatoes, broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
    1 onion, 15 oz diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Add the tortellini and pour the coconut milk over top. Stir well so every tortellini is sitting in some liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 15 minutes, until the tortellini is tender. Start checking at 8 minutes.
    18 oz tortellini, ½ cup coconut milk
  • Serve warm, topped with parmesan and parsley if desired.
    Grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley

Notes

  • The tortellini timing depends on the brand. I used Kite Hill and it was done on the early end.
    Hot Italian sausage gives this dish some heat. Use mild for less.
    This is a saucy pasta, not a soup. Use more broth if you want more of a soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg