Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound dry tortellini (spinach, cheese, or vegetable filling)
- 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
Difficulty Level:
1 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the tortellini in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the tortellini is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Nutritional Information:
(per serving, about 1 cup)
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Comforting and hearty
- Perfect for a cold weather meal
- Versatile - can be customized with different fillings, vegetables, or seasonings
- Vegetarian-friendly
User Comments:
- "This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy vegetarian meal that always impresses my guests." - Mary, home cook
- "The sauce is flavorful and rich, and the tortellini is perfectly tender. I love that it's so versatile and I can change it up depending on what vegetables I have on hand." - Jessica, food blogger
- "I made this for my family and everyone loved it, even the non-vegetarians. It's a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables." - Sarah, mother of two
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If possible, use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- To make the sauce thicker, you can puree a portion of it in a blender before adding it to the slow cooker.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook this dish on the stovetop in a large pot over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
