Cheesy Italian Tortellini
Contributed by Diane S.

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Meals  Feb 2000
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         ground beef
     1/2  pound         italian sausage
   1      container     refrigerated marinara sauce (15 ounces)
   1      cup           sliced fresh mushrooms
   1      can           diced tomatoes with Italian Seasoning -- undrained
(14 1/2 oz)
   1      package       refrigerated cheese tortellini (9 ounces)
   1      cup           shredded mozzarella or pizza style cheese

Break beef and sausage into large pieces in 10-inch skillet.  Cook over
medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until brown.

Spray inside of 4- to 5- quart slow cooker with cooking spray.  Mix beef
mixture, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in slow cooker

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.  Stir in tortellini;
sprinkle with cheese.  Cover and cook on low heat seeting about 15 minutes
longer our until tortellini is tender.  4 to 6 servings.



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NOTES : Substititution:  A can of plain diced tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon
dried Italian seasoning can be used instead of the diced tomatoes with
Italian seasoning.

Do-Ahead:  Brown the meat the night before then just mix the ingredients in
the slow cooker in the morning.