Slow-Cooker Meatballs and Tortellini

Scott's Meal Deal for the week of March 20, 2018 to March 26, 2018

MEATBALL INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground beef

1 egg

3/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

SAUCE, PASTA & TOPPINGS

1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 pkg. (10 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 12 round meatballs.

In 6-quart slow-cooker, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs to slow-cooker.

Cover and cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 6 hours or until meatballs are completely cooked through.

Add tortellini; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.

Serve meatballs and tortellini with Parmesan cheese and basil.