Slow Cooker Cheese Tortellini

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IngredientS:

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Mix together panko and milk and let set for 5 minutes

Mix meat, panko mixture, egg and seasoning in a medium mixing bowl. Form into tiny balls (bouncy ball size) and place all across bottom of slow cooker

Carefully add spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Do not stir! - Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for about 4 until meat is fully cooked

Carefully remove meatballs and set aside

Turn the slow cooker back to high and add the noodles and cream, stir well and add meatballs back on top. Let cook for around 15-20 minutes (or 30-40 minutes for dried tortellini)