Description
This Easy 4-Hour Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a simple and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, made with layers of frozen cheese ravioli, seasoned ground beef or sausage, marinara sauce, and plenty of gooey cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Frozen Cheese Ravioli:
1 (25 oz) bag
Ground Beef or Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Marinara or Pasta Sauce:
1 (24 oz) jar
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
2 cups
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Basil or Parsley:
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot. Layer half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce. Top with half of the cooked meat, then spoon over more sauce and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering: ravioli, meat, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can swap cheese ravioli with beef or spinach ravioli for variety.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
