Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

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Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

🍽️ Option 1: Simple Layout

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 jar (24 oz / 680 g) marinara or pasta sauce
  • 1 bag (25 oz / 700 g) frozen cheese ravioli
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Optional: chopped basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
  3. Spray the crockpot lightly with oil or nonstick spray.
  4. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.
  5. Add a layer of frozen ravioli, then sauce, then mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used (end with cheese on top).
  7. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours until bubbly and hot.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for a cozy family dinner.

🍲 Option 2: Detailed, Blog-Style Layout

Introduction

Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is the ultimate lazy lasagna—no boiling noodles, no complicated layering, just hearty Italian flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners, it tastes like comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, turkey, or sausage
  • 1 jar (24 oz) pasta or marinara sauce
  • 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese or beef ravioli
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano and basil mix)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the meat:
    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  2. Add the sauce:
    Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Layer in crockpot:
    Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Spread a little sauce mixture on the bottom.
    • Add a single layer of frozen ravioli.
    • Spoon more sauce over the ravioli.
    • Sprinkle with mozzarella.
      Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  4. Cook:
    Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2½–3 hours, until hot and cheesy.
  5. Finish & serve:
    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.

Tips for Success

  • Don’t thaw the ravioli — use it straight from the freezer.
  • Use a meaty sauce for richer flavor.
  • If you like it creamier, mix ricotta cheese into one of the middle layers.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.

Description

This dish is everything you love about lasagna — cheesy layers, rich sauce, tender pasta — but made effortlessly in your slow cooker. The ravioli acts as the “lasagna noodles,” absorbing all that flavor while staying perfectly soft and gooey.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

NutrientAmount
Calories~420 kcal
Protein26 g
Fat22 g
Carbohydrates28 g
Sodium820 mg
Fiber3 g

Conclusion

With just a few ingredients and your trusty crockpot, you can create a hearty, family-friendly meal that tastes like it took hours to prepare.

Recommendation

Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan, crusty garlic bread, and a crisp green salad.

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