Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Meatballs with Vodka Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this **Crock Pot Cheese Tortellini and Meatballs with Vodka Sauce** recipe—an easy, hearty meal that combines tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory meatballs, and a luscious homemade vodka sauce. This slow-cooker dish is brimming with Italian-inspired flavors, thanks to creamy marinara, a splash of vodka, fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights, the crock pot does the work while you enjoy the aroma of this cozy, crowd-pleasing dish wafting through your kitchen. Serve it with a garnish of fresh basil for a touch of elegance and pair it with warm garlic bread or a crisp side salad. Perfectly creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly rich, this recipe makes an effortless yet restaurant-quality dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Frozen cheese tortellini
- 16 ounces Frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Vodka
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, vodka, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended to create your vodka sauce.
In the base of a 6-quart crock pot, layer the frozen meatballs evenly.
Pour the prepared vodka sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking time.
After 4 hours on LOW (or 2 hours on HIGH), add the frozen cheese tortellini to the crock pot. Stir gently to coat the tortellini in the sauce.
Recover the crock pot and continue to cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and fully cooked.
Once done, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fold gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped basil for a pop of color and fresh flavor, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.7 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.6 g | 573% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 8801 mg | 383% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 153.2 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1299 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1667 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
