Crockpot Cheesy Sausage and Ravioli (or Tortellini)
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
Ingredients:
- 48 oz low sodium chicken broth
- 36 oz frozen cheese ravioli (or tortellini if you prefer)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (or diced tomatoes if you prefer less heat)
- 2 smoked sausages, cut into slices or rounds
- 2 blocks cream cheese (8 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese (or another cup of mozzarella)
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crockpot
- Set your crockpot on the kitchen counter and spray the inside with a little non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Layer the Ingredients
- Dump the following into the crockpot:
- 48 oz chicken broth
- 36 oz frozen cheese ravioli (or tortellini)
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies (or diced tomatoes if you want to skip the heat)
- 2 smoked sausages, cut into pieces
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 2 blocks of cream cheese, cut into chunks (it’ll melt beautifully as it cooks)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes, to your preferred level of heat
- Cook the Dish
- Stir the ingredients together a bit to help combine everything, but don’t worry about it being perfect. Cover the crockpot with the lid.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the ravioli is cooked through and everything is nice and warm.
- Add the Cheese
- About 1 hour before serving, add in the 2 cups shredded mozzarella and 1 cup Italian blend cheese (or more mozzarella if you prefer).
- Stir everything together and let the cheese melt in.
- Finish and Serve
- Before serving, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top for extra flavor.
- Serve the cheesy sausage and ravioli hot, ideally with some garlic bread or a fresh salad on the side.
Tips:
- Cutting the recipe in half: This recipe makes a lot, so consider halving it if you’re cooking for fewer people.
- Add veggies: You can add other veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini for a more complete meal.
- Adjust the heat: If you want more spice, add more red pepper flakes or use hot sausage instead of smoked sausage.
This Crockpot Cheesy Sausage and Ravioli is the ultimate comfort food, and it’s so easy to throw together. The slow cooking ensures all the flavors meld together perfectly, and the cheese makes it extra creamy and decadent!