Simple Tortelini- Make and Go!

I'm a huge fan of crockpot meals because they are super easy and they can cook while you're gone and be ready when you walk in the door.  They also tend to have great flavor which means the family really enjoys eating! If I can throw something in a crockpot as opposed to making it on the stove, I will. Simple, easy, and delicious, that's exactly what this recipe is.  I've said before that I'm trying at least one new recipe a week and I won't post one that I don't try. Everything I put on this blog has been made by me, tested by my family, and found to be a success! So are you ready to try some super easy tortellini?
You'll Need:
1 pound of hamburger (I use 80/20)
1 package of mild Italian sausage (about 4-5 sausages) out of casings
2 small or 1 large package of cheese tortellini (these are usually in the deli refrigerator section, they are already made)
1 small can of tomato paste
1 can of diced Italian tomatoes
1 small can of mushrooms (stems and all), drained
1 jar of marinara (I use Prego)
1 tsp. onion powder
2 cups shredded cheese mix
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1: First you need to brown your hamburger and sausage in a skillet (remove sausage from casings) and chop up as you go.  Add in salt and pepper and onion powder.  Drain.
Step 2: Now, add your meat to the crockpot and add in the tomato paste, Italian tomatoes, mushrooms, and marinara. Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
Step 3: About 20-30 minutes before you're ready to serve, mix in the tortellini and cheese.  Cook until the tortellini is done (soft but not falling apart). 
I'm telling you, this taste just like something you would eat at Olive Garden.  If you love Italian cooking and pasta, you'll love this meal.  This would be perfect with salad and bread and butter.  And you could adapt it to feed a large group. 
I hope you enjoy me recipes, I really enjoy cooking and love to share my ideas with ya'll.  Cooking doesn't have to be boring...make it simple but amazing.  I promise to add desert recipes too!