Description
Creamy crockpot ravioli lasagna combines Italian comfort classics into one effortless slow-cooker masterpiece. Layers of cheesy pasta, savory ground beef, and rich marinara sauce create a hearty meal that delights families with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- Optional: 2 pounds ground beef for extra meatiness
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 bag frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce:
- 1 jar (24 ounces / 680 grams) pasta sauce
Instructions
- Coat the bottom of the crockpot with a thin pasta sauce layer to prevent ravioli from sticking during cooking.
- Create alternating layers in the crockpot, starting with frozen ravioli as the base foundation.
- Spread cooked ground beef evenly across the ravioli layer to ensure consistent meat distribution.
- Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the meat layer for added depth of flavor.
- Cover the Parmesan with a substantial layer of mozzarella cheese to create a rich, melty texture.
- Pour pasta sauce over the cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage of all ingredients.
- Repeat the layering process – ravioli, ground beef, Parmesan, mozzarella, and sauce – until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Finish the final layer with an extra generous covering of sauce and a final cheese sprinkle.
- Set crockpot to high temperature and cook for 2 hours, or alternatively use low temperature for 4 hours.
- Confirm doneness by checking that ravioli is thoroughly heated and cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- Remove from crockpot, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve piping hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Use cooking spray to ensure easier cleanup and prevent sticking in the crockpot.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dish.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like ricotta or provolone for unique flavor variations.
- Opt for whole wheat or spinach ravioli to boost nutritional value and add extra vegetables to the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4 hours (low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg