Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a hands-off, flavor-packed comfort food masterpiece. Layers of rich meat sauce, cheese-stuffed ravioli, and a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses come together in your slow cooker for an easy, satisfying meal that feels like classic lasagna without the fuss of multiple steps or an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Lasagna Layers
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat to keep the sauce from becoming greasy.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Stir in 24 oz pasta sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning into the browned beef. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to combine the flavors well.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Lightly grease your slow cooker insert. Spread a thin layer of the prepared meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Add Ravioli and Cheese Layers: Place half of the frozen cheese ravioli on top of the meat sauce layer. Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ravioli, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering with the remaining ravioli, meat sauce, and cheeses, finishing with cheese on top for a golden melted crust.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the ravioli is cooked through, the sauce is bubbly, and the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the lasagna hot. Enjoy the comforting, cheesy layers of this easy slow cooker meal!
Notes
- Make sure to grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Do not thaw the ravioli before layering; adding them frozen helps maintain texture.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste, adding more Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex and rich taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
