Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage
  • 3-4 cloves crushed garlic
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or cream
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cheese tortellini ***

Instruction

  • In a skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and sausage. Cook until sausage is fully cooked.
  • Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the sausage mixture to the crock pot along with the tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, oregano, salt, brown sugar and pesto. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Add in the evaporated milk and tortellini. Turn to low and cook for another 30-45 minutes until pasta is tender. Serves 6.