Tortellini with Broccoli (Recipe)

This is one recipe that you don't want to overcook, or you'll end up with mush.  Serve a salad and Italian bread on the side.

Ingredients

1 (26 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce

1 (9 ounce) package fresh spinach and three-cheese tortellini (available in the refrigerator section of supermarkets)

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut broccoli spears

Steps

1.  In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart electric slow cooker, place about 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce.  Top evenly with all the tortellini.  Add half of the remaining sauce, sprinkle on the basil and then all of the frozen broccoli.  Top with the remaining sauce.

2.  Cover and cook on the high heat setting 2 3/4 to 3 hours.  Do not overcook, or the pasta will lose its shape and become mushy.  Serve immediately.