SLOW-COOKER MEATBALLS AND TORTELLINI

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This slow-cooker meatball and tortellini dish is just the thing for busy weeknights. Prep it earlier in the day.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 egg
3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian Bread Crumbs 15oz (89102)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (16 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons canned Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 package (10 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 12 round meatballs.
  • In 6-quart slow cooker, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 6 hours or until meatballs are completely cooked through.
  • Add tortellini; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.
  • Serve meatballs and tortellini with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tunde Olalekan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Pujitha Chamod
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really tough.


Dolgoon Tuya
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This recipe was too complicated. I ended up burning the meatballs.


Sattar Bbar
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The meatballs were a bit dry. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Mugael Lyle
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with more spices.


Jordyn Blassingame
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so easy to make and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve this dish with a side of garlic bread.


Momoai _1
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


MD YONUS HOWLADER
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The meatballs were especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Oscar Roxby
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This was a great recipe. The meatballs were easy to make and the tortellini cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abeeha Batool
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the meatballs and tortellini. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Shumail Khan
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. They were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Lila Limbu
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My family loved this recipe! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.