Name: slow cooker cheesy tortellini recipe comfort food bliss
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) Cheese Tortellini: fresh or frozen; 240 ml (1 cup) Vegetable Broth: low-sodium; 240 ml (1 cup) Crushed Tomatoes: good quality; 150 g (1 medium) Onion, Diced: about 1 cup; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced: fresh; 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil: extra virgin; 240 ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: halal-certified; 240 ml (1 cup) Whole Milk: halal-certified; 150 g (5 oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 100 g (3½ oz) Shredded Smoked Mozzarella; 1 large Red Bell Pepper, Roasted, Peeled and Pureed: about 150 g / 1 cup; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; ½ tsp Salt, plus more to taste; ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 30 g (2 Tbsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, halal-certified); 28 g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter; 30 g (2 Tbsp) Pine Nuts, Toasted; 30 g (2 Tbsp) Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped

Description

This recipe delivers a comforting and easy slow cooker meal featuring cheesy tortellini in a rich roasted red pepper cream sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and cozy evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g (1 lb) Cheese Tortellini: fresh or frozen
240 ml (1 cup) Vegetable Broth: low-sodium
240 ml (1 cup) Crushed Tomatoes: good quality
150 g (1 medium) Onion, Diced: about 1 cup
2 cloves Garlic, Minced: fresh
30 ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil: extra virgin
240 ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: halal-certified
240 ml (1 cup) Whole Milk: halal-certified
150 g (5 oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
100 g (3½ oz) Shredded Smoked Mozzarella
1 large Red Bell Pepper, Roasted, Peeled and Pureed: about 150 g / 1 cup
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Dried Oregano
½ tsp Salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
30 g (2 Tbsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, halal-certified)
28 g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
30 g (2 Tbsp) Pine Nuts, Toasted
30 g (2 Tbsp) Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (4 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Combine in Slow Cooker: Add sautéed aromatics, tortellini, crushed tomatoes, broth, cream, milk, mozzarella, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2-3 hours, until tortellini is tender and sauce is thickened.
Prepare Red Pepper Cream: Roast, peel, and puree a red bell pepper.
Create Creamy Swirl: Combine red pepper puree, smoked mozzarella, and heavy cream; heat until smooth.
Finish and Swirl: Stir Parmesan into tortellini; swirl in red pepper cream.
Brown Butter & Garnish: Drizzle with browned butter, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated mozzarella. Roasting the red pepper is key for a smoky sweetness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Pasta
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg