Crockpot Cheesy Tortellini

Ingredients

1 pound frozen cheese tortellini

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat and transfer the meat to the crockpot.

To the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the cooked onion and garlic to the crockpot.

Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices), heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir everything together until well combined.

Add the frozen tortellini to the crockpot and gently mix to coat with the sauce.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the tortellini is tender and heated through.

Just before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover again and let it melt for about 5 minutes.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.