Description
This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe is a simple and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, made with layers of cheese ravioli, savory meat sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly:
- 1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage and onion until browned. Add garlic, marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the Ingredients: Grease the slow cooker and start layering: meat sauce, frozen ravioli, cheeses. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, until ravioli is tender and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use spinach or mushroom ravioli for a vegetarian version.
- For a creamier lasagna, add a layer of ricotta cheese between the ravioli layers.
- 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: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
