Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic lasagna with a fraction of the effort using this slow cooker ravioli lasagna recipe. Layers of cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheeses meld together for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Layering:
- 25-ounce bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion, then add garlic and seasonings.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Spoon meat sauce, ravioli, cheeses in alternating layers; repeat until ingredients are used.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- No need to thaw the ravioli before layering.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
