Description

This hearty Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Stew combines savory Italian sausages, tender green beans, and cheesy tortellini in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for a comforting meal, this stew is easily prepared in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. The dish offers versatility with options for traditional Italian sausage, turkey sausage, or a vegetarian alternative using MorningStar Grillers Crumbles.

Ingredients

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Meat and Protein

1 lb Italian or turkey sausages (or MorningStar Grillers Crumbles for vegetarian version)

Vegetables and Herbs

1 large onion, chopped
9 oz frozen green beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp basil

Other Ingredients

28 oz canned tomatoes
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Brown the Sausage and Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian or turkey sausages (or vegetarian crumbles), chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the sausage is browned with no pink remaining and the onions are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the browned sausage mixture to the crockpot. Add the canned tomatoes, frozen green beans, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and additional chopped onion if desired. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Slow Cook the Stew: Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or on LOW for 7-8 hours. This slow cooking will allow the flavors to develop deeply and the vegetables to become tender.
Add Tortellini: When there are about 20 minutes remaining on the cooking time, stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini and add 1 cup of water to the crockpot. Continue cooking covered until the tortellini is cooked through and tender.
Serve: Once done, give the stew a final stir and serve hot. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful sausage tortellini stew as a satisfying main dish.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace the sausage with MorningStar Grillers Crumbles.
If you prefer a thicker stew, reduce the amount of added water or simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried at triple the quantity for a fresher flavor.
Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving, adding salt and pepper as preferred.
If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can make this stew on the stovetop by simmering all ingredients in a large pot for about 45 minutes until the tortellini is tender.