Crockpot Tortellini with Hidden Veggies
A family favorite that cooks up quickly and can be enjoyed anytime each family member is able to over the broad dinner window on a busy school night. Uses lots of my favorites from Costco and pantry staples. The hidden veggies pack a nutritious punch without the kids even noticing they're there!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: crock pot, Pasta, slow cooker, tortellini
Servings: 6
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 handful carrots
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 package ground beef
- 1 jar pasta sauce (I used a creamy tomato and parmesan sauce but marinara works too!)
- 1 20oz package cheese tortellini
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Using a food processor, throw fresh vegetables into the bowl of the processor and give it a few quick pulses until veggies are finely chopped.
In a frying pan or your slow cooker (if it has a sautee option), heat up your olive oil. Add veggies and beef and cook together. Add garlic last. Season with italian spices, salt and pepper.
Once your beef is cooked through, add your jar of sauce and turn your slow cooker to Low. Leave on low heat setting for 4-6 hours.
One hour before serving, add tortellini to slow cooker.
Enjoy with extra parmesan on top.