Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious and easy twist on traditional lasagna, made with layers of cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey melted cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
Layering:
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli (do not thaw)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Start with a layer of meat sauce, then ravioli, more sauce, mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until ravioli are tender and cheese is melted. Let sit before serving. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or use spinach ravioli for added vegetables.
- This dish freezes well—store leftovers in individual portions for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
