Tortellini in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients List

• 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner

• 1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

• 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth

• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans white (cannelloni) beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered

• 4 stalks celery, chopped

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 cups Swiss chard, chopped

• 20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini, uncooked

• ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Parmesan Chips:

• 1 ½ cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or rosemary

• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and set it aside.

2. Add the roasted peppers, broth, beans, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, celery, onions, olive oil, and garlic to the slow cooker liner. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to combine.

3. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.

4. Gently stir in the Swiss chard and tortellini with a rubber spatula, then cook for 7 to 9 more minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Serve with Parmesan cheese and Parmesan Crisps if desired.

5. Parmesan Crisps: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme or rosemary, and black pepper. Spoon the cheese mixture into 12 portions, placing them 4 inches apart on the prepared sheets. Flatten each portion into a 5-inch circle. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet before carefully removing the crisps.

REYNOLDS KITCHENS TIP:

Nothing beats a warm, comforting bowl of soup! You can prepare this dish in advance and freeze it in freezer-safe containers. To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge, then line a 6-quart slow cooker with a liner, add the finishing touches, and enjoy. After everyone’s full, simply toss the liner for a quick and easy cleanup!

Nutritional Information (per serving)