Description
This Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of traditional lasagna with the convenience of a slow cooker. Layers of frozen cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Frozen Cheese Ravioli:
1 (25 oz) bag
Ground Beef or Italian Sausage:
1 lb
Marinara or Pasta Sauce:
1 (24 oz) jar
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Onion Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
2 cups
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Optional:
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish.
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, brown and fully cook the ground beef or sausage. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and pasta sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Grease slow cooker, layer meat sauce, ravioli, mozzarella; repeat layers. Finish with cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours until ravioli are tender.
- Rest and Garnish: Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can use different types of ravioli for variety.
- Add ricotta for extra creaminess.
- This dish freezes and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
