Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a ridiculously easy, family-friendly meal that layers frozen ravioli with sauce, cheese, and sometimes meat—no boiling or complicated prep needed. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

🧀 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

🍅 Ingredients:

• 1 (25 oz) bag frozen ravioli (cheese or meat-filled — no need to thaw)

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, for meat lovers)

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

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Optional: fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

🔥 Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat (if using):

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

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Stir in marinara sauce and season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

2. Layer in Crockpot:
   Lightly spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray.

   • Spoon a thin layer of sauce mixture on the bottom.

   • Add a layer of frozen ravioli (single layer, overlapping slightly).

   • Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.

   • Repeat layers (sauce → ravioli → cheese) until all ingredients are used up.

   • Finish with extra cheese on top.

3. Cook:

   • Low for 4–5 hours, or

   • High for 2.5–3 hours
     (until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly)

4. Serve:

   • Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.

   • Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if desired.

🥗 Serving Suggestions:

• Garlic bread or breadsticks

• Simple green salad

• Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans

🔁 Variations:

• Vegetarian: Use cheese ravioli and skip the meat.

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.

• Creamy: Mix some ricotta or a layer of Alfredo sauce for a twist.

• Cheesy Deluxe: Add ricotta dollops between layers for richness.