Description
Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting, hands-off casserole that layers hearty meat sauce, gooey cheese, and tender frozen ravioli, all slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, flavor-packed meal ideal for busy days when you want a satisfying homemade dish without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Stir in the pasta sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the skillet with the browned beef. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. Spread a thin layer of the prepared meat sauce at the bottom to prevent sticking.
- First Layer of Ravioli: Arrange half of the frozen cheese ravioli evenly over the meat sauce layer in the slow cooker.
- Add More Sauce and Cheese: Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ravioli, followed by half of each shredded cheese—mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan—ensuring an even distribution.
- Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, meat sauce, and cheeses, finishing with cheese on top to create a beautifully melted crust.
- Cook the Lasagna: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. The dish is done when the ravioli are tender, the sauce is bubbly, and the cheeses have melted perfectly.
- Serve: Carefully scoop out portions of the ravioli lasagna and serve hot for a comforting, hassle-free meal.
Notes
- Make sure the ravioli is frozen—not thawed—to prevent them from becoming mushy during cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer the sauce mixture longer before layering.
- Feel free to add extra Italian herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- This recipe can be doubled using a larger slow cooker or two batches.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
