Crock Pot Sausage & Tortellini

Ice Cream with a Fork put out this delicious recipe. So simple and yet really good. However, I did make a few changes :)

Ingredients:

1 lb. Italian sausage

20 oz. frozen three cheese tortellini

32 oz. low sodium chicken broth

2 cans diced tomatoes w/ seasonings

8 oz. cream cheese

grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

*I used Spinach and Cheese Tortellini instead of just cheese tortellini

*I also threw in some crushed red pepper flakes to add a bit more heat

What To Do:

• Take out your cream cheese to soften while you brown your sausage
• Brown sausage and drain excess grease
• Add the sausage and tortellini to your crock pot
• Pour the tomatoes, liquid and all, and broth over the top
• Add your cream cheese in chunks
• Stir everything together
• Cook on low for 4 1/2 hours with the last 1/2 hour removing the lid so that the sauce can thicken
• Top with Parmesan cheese (optional)