Here’s an easy, family-favorite Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna 🍝🧀 — all the flavors of lasagna with almost no prep.
Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 bag (25–30 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Stir Italian seasoning into the meat.
- Lightly grease the crockpot.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom.
- Add a layer of frozen ravioli.
- Top with meat, dollops of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2–3 hours
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- 🍝 Do not thaw ravioli
- 🧀 Use whole-milk cheeses for best melt
- 🥘 Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy ravioli
Variations
- 🌱 Vegetarian: skip meat, add spinach or mushrooms
- 🥩 Meat-lover’s: use beef + sausage
- 🔥 Spicy: add red pepper flakes
- 🧄 Add garlic bread seasoning between layers
Serving Ideas
- Green salad
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
If you want, I can give you a 4-ingredient version, alfredo ravioli lasagna, or oven-baked option.
