Description

This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting, layered casserole that combines frozen cheese ravioli, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheeses, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. It’s a simple, hands-off recipe that brings the delicious flavors of traditional lasagna together without the fuss of boiling noodles or assembling multiple layers in a pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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Meat Sauce

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce

Lasagna Layers

1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese (optional, for creamy layers)

Garnish (optional)

Fresh basil or parsley

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Instructions

Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the Italian seasoning and pasta sauce. Heat the mixture through to meld the flavors.
Prepare the crockpot: Grease the inside of your slow cooker. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking and start the layering process.
Layer the ravioli: Add a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli directly over the sauce in the crockpot. No need to thaw them beforehand.
Add sauce over ravioli: Spoon some of the meat sauce evenly over the layer of ravioli, ensuring each piece gets some sauce.
Add ricotta cheese (optional): Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta over the sauce layer to create creamy pockets throughout the dish.
Sprinkle cheeses: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the ricotta and sauce layers to add melty cheesy goodness.
Repeat layers: Continue layering ravioli, sauce, ricotta (if using), and cheeses until all ingredients are used, finishing the top layer with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until the ravioli is tender and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Let the lasagna rest in the crockpot for about 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for different flavors.
If you prefer a vegetarian version, swap out the meat for sautéed mushrooms and other vegetables.
Ricotta is optional but adds a creamy texture and richness to the dish.
To make cleanup easier, spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray before assembling.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.