Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Here’s a full, detailed Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna recipe—easy, hearty, and perfect for beginners or busy days 🍝

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Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

🕒 Time

• Prep: 10–15 minutes

• Cook: 3–4 hours on LOW or 2–3 hours on HIGH

• Servings: 6–8

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🧾 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (no need to thaw)

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional; can be skipped for vegetarian)

• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce

• 1 (14–15 oz) can crushed tomatoes (optional but adds richness)

Cheese layer

• 1½ cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional add-ins

• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)

• ½ cup chopped onion

• ½ cup sliced mushrooms

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🔪 Preparation Steps

1. Cook the meat (if using)

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef or sausage.

3. Cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

4. Drain excess grease.

5. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

6. Mix in the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes.

7. Remove from heat.

(If not using meat, just mix sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings in a bowl.)

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🧀 Assemble the Crockpot

2. Prepare the cheese mixture

In a bowl, mix:

• Ricotta cheese

• ½ cup mozzarella

• Parmesan cheese

Set aside.

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3. Layer the lasagna (like traditional lasagna)

Layer 1 (bottom):

• Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the crockpot

Layer 2:

• Add a single layer of frozen ravioli

Layer 3:

• Spoon some ricotta mixture over the ravioli

• Add sauce/meat mixture on top

• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese

Repeat layers

• Ravioli → ricotta → sauce → mozzarella

• Continue until ingredients are used

Final layer:

• Sauce on top

• Finish with remaining mozzarella cheese

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🍲 Cooking Instructions

• Cover and cook

  • LOW: 3–4 hours

  • HIGH: 2–3 hours

✔️ It’s done when ravioli are tender and cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

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⏸️ Rest & Serve

1. Turn off the crockpot.

2. Let it sit 10–15 minutes before serving (helps it set).

3. Serve with garlic bread or a simple salad.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• Use meat-filled ravioli for extra protein.

• Swap marinara for alfredo for a creamy version.

• Add red pepper flakes for spice.

• Great for leftovers—reheats well!