Description
Hearty Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna combines classic Italian comfort with convenient slow-cooking magic. Layers of cheesy ravioli, rich marinara, and melted mozzarella create a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz (280 grams) bag of frozen ravioli
- 24 oz (680 grams) jar of spaghetti sauce
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by generously coating the interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring complete cooking and draining excess fat.
- Sauté diced onions with the beef for 3-5 minutes until they become softened and translucent, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Create the first foundation layer in the slow cooker by spreading one-third of the spaghetti sauce across the bottom, creating a moisture-rich base.
- Arrange the first batch of frozen ravioli in a uniform, overlapping pattern directly on top of the sauce layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute half of the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the ravioli, followed by another portion of spaghetti sauce to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ravioli, meat mixture, and sauce, creating a complex and hearty composition.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top, allowing it to melt and create a golden, bubbly surface during cooking.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing the dish to simmer and develop rich flavors for 2½ to 3 hours.
- Confirm doneness by ensuring ravioli is fully cooked and cheese is completely melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- Adapt the cooking time based on your slow cooker’s performance, as each model heats differently.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Consider using whole wheat or spinach ravioli for added nutritional value and a healthier twist.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and minimize day-of kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5-3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 547 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg