Description
Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker dish that layers frozen cheese ravioli with a hearty meat sauce and melted cheeses. Perfect for busy days, this comforting Italian-American meal requires minimal prep and offers rich, cheesy flavors with tender ravioli cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread a thin layer of the prepared meat sauce on the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Add a single layer of frozen ravioli, then spoon more meat sauce on top, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until the ravioli is tender and heated through.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the crockpot and let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Use spinach or beef ravioli as an alternative to cheese ravioli for variations in flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
