Description
This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a simple and delicious twist on traditional lasagna that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of frozen cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese cook together in the slow cooker for a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Cheese Ravioli Layer:
- 1 (25-ounce) bag frozen cheese ravioli
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes and remove from heat.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of ravioli, then meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat twice. Finish with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until ravioli are tender and cheese is melted. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use beef, sausage, or ground turkey for variety.
- For extra creaminess, add dollops of ricotta cheese between layers.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
