Yes! 🙌 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is one of the easiest, most satisfying slow cooker meals out there. It gives you all the cozy, cheesy layers of traditional lasagna — without boiling noodles or doing any fussy layering.
Using frozen or fresh ravioli makes this a set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal the whole family will love.
🍲🧀 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna
✅ 5 minutes prep · 3–4 hours cook · 1 very happy dinner table
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)
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1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix)
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
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Ricotta or cottage cheese (optional – for extra lasagna vibes)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the Meat (optional but recommended)
In a skillet, cook ground beef/sausage with garlic and Italian seasoning until browned. Drain excess grease.
Shortcut version? Skip the meat and go all-cheese!
2. Layer in Crockpot
Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, then layer as follows:
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Bottom layer: ½ cup sauce
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Layer 1: Single layer of frozen ravioli
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Layer 2: Spoon some cooked meat (if using)
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Layer 3: A few dollops of ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
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Layer 4: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan
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Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce and cheese on top.
3. Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2–2½ hours, until bubbly and ravioli are tender.
4. Rest & Serve
Let sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes before serving so it sets a bit.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Garlic bread
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Side Caesar or Italian salad
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Roasted green beans or broccoli
🧊 Storage:
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Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days
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Freezes well in portions (cool completely before freezing)
💡 Variations:
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Vegetarian: Use spinach or mushroom ravioli and skip the meat
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Meat lovers: Add pepperoni or chopped cooked bacon between layers
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Spicy: Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes to the sauce