Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Cheesy tortellini casserole

Makes 8 servings

Nonstick cooking spray
2 - 15 oz containers refrigerated marinara sauce
2 - 14 1/2 oz cans dice tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1 12 oz package frozen cooked and crumbled ground sausage style meat substitute (soy protein)
1 9 oz package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Lighly coat a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In the prepared cooker stir together the marinara sauce, tomatoes, and ground meat substitute.

cover and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

If using high heat setting, turn to low heat. Stir in tortellini. cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, about 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Serve it up and enjoy!

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