Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a hearty and comforting Italian-American dish that layers frozen cheese ravioli with a savory meat sauce and plenty of melted cheese, all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe combines the ease of a slow cooker with the classic flavors of lasagna, delivering a cheesy, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder into the cooked meat, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Layer in Crockpot: Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Add Ravioli: Arrange a single layer of frozen ravioli over the sauce evenly.
- Build Layers: Spoon more meat sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering with ravioli, sauce, and mozzarella until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of meat sauce topped by remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set and the lasagna to firm up. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach or beef ravioli for a different flavor profile.
- Add fresh spinach or sautéed vegetables between ravioli layers to boost nutrition.
- This lasagna freezes well and makes excellent leftovers, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
