Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Here’s a super easy and family-friendly recipe for Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna — all the comforting, cheesy goodness of lasagna with zero layering stress and no boiling pasta! Just dump, layer, and cook. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

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🍝 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

🧀 Cheesy, meaty, saucy, and done with minimal effort.

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 4 hrs (Low) or 2–2.5 hrs (High)
Servings: 6–8

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🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 (25–30 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix)

• 1 jar (24–26 oz) marinara or pasta sauce

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1/2 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (for added creaminess)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Brown the Meat:

• In a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage over medium heat until browned.

• Drain excess grease.

• Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

💡 Short on time? Skip browning and use pre-cooked meat crumbles or a plant-based alternative.

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2️⃣ Assemble in Crockpot:

• Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray.

• Layer the ingredients in this order:

  1. 1 cup of meat sauce

  2. A layer of frozen ravioli (about 1/3 of the bag)

  3. 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce

  4. A few dollops of ricotta/cottage cheese (if using)

  5. A sprinkle of mozzarella & Parmesan

• Repeat layers until everything is used up, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.

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3️⃣ Cook:

• Cover and cook on:

  • LOW for 4–5 hours, or

  • HIGH for 2–2.5 hours

✅ Ravioli should be fork-tender and cheese melted and bubbly.

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4️⃣ Serve:

• Let sit for 10–15 minutes before serving (helps it firm up slightly).

• Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, or extra Parmesan.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• With a side of garlic bread

• Fresh green salad with balsamic vinaigrette

• A glass of red wine or sparkling water with lemon

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🔁 Variations:

• Vegetarian: Use plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms/spinach instead of meat.

• Spicy: Add crushed red pepper or use hot Italian sausage.

• White version: Use Alfredo sauce and spinach-ricotta ravioli.

• Mini version: Make in individual ramekins using a smaller slow cooker or for portioned meal prep.