Italian Tortellini with Cheesy Goodness
Ingredients Needed
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½ pound ground beef
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½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
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1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them apart as they cook, for about 10 minutes. Drain the excess fat.
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In a slow cooker, combine the browned meats, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours.
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Add the tortellini to the slow cooker and stir into the meat sauce. Top with mozzarella and Cheddar cheese. Cover and continue cooking on Low for about 15 more minutes, until the tortellini is tender.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 468 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 27g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 468 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 1186mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
| Calcium 280mg | 22% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 531mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5