Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Dinner combines the flavors of classic lasagna with the convenience of frozen ravioli. With just 15 minutes of prep, your slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a cheesy, hearty, family-friendly Italian dinner that saves time without sacrificing comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g frozen cheese ravioli
- 100g Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 200g Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 400ml pasta sauce (marinara or herb-infused)
- 450g ground beef, browned and drained
- Optional Substitutions: ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage; sautéed mushrooms and peppers for vegetarian version
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of your crockpot to prevent sticking.
- Layer half of the ravioli, half the ground beef, Parmesan, and mozzarella, then cover with sauce.
- Repeat with remaining ravioli, beef, cheese, and sauce.
- Cover and cook: 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low, until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving for easier portioning.
Notes
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain steam and ensure even heating. Add spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers between layers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4 hours (low)
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Italian-Inspired
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (of 6)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot ravioli lasagna, slow cooker lasagna, easy ravioli dinner, weeknight comfort food