Description
This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a simple and delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Layers of frozen cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese are slow-cooked to perfection, making it the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a greased 6-quart slow cooker. Layer half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with the rest of the ravioli, sauce, and mozzarella.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2–2.5 hours, until hot and bubbly. Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can add a layer of spinach or ricotta between ravioli layers for more texture.
- Use beef ravioli or spinach ravioli for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
