Friday, January 2, 2015

Hearty Cheese Tortellini

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Hearty Cheese Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1/2 lb. lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Italian diced tomatoes
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:
In a small skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Transfer to a 3 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.  Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.

Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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