Description
Creamy crockpot ravioli lasagna blends Italian classics with convenient slow-cooking magic. Cheesy layers of pasta, rich marinara, and melted mozzarella create comfort that welcomes you to savor each hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 16 ounces (454 grams) frozen cheese ravioli
Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 grams) parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (100 grams) mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Lightly coat the bottom of the crockpot with a thin layer of pasta sauce to prevent ravioli from sticking during cooking.
- Create alternating layers in the crockpot, starting with a base of frozen cheese ravioli, followed by a layer of seasoned browned ground beef, then sprinkle generously with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and cover with pasta sauce.
- Continue building layers, ensuring each layer includes ravioli, beef, cheeses, and sauce, pressing gently to compact the ingredients and distribute them evenly.
- Finish the final layer with a generous topping of pasta sauce and a final sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses to create a rich, golden surface.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high temperature for 2-3 hours or on low setting for 3-4 hours, until ravioli is tender and cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- Once cooking is complete, let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the layers to set and make serving easier.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh chopped basil or parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce at the bottom of the crockpot to ensure the ravioli doesn’t adhere to the surface during cooking.
- Optimize Layering Create even, compact layers by gently pressing down each ingredient to maximize flavor distribution and ensure consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Cheese Melting Tip Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for better melting and a more luxurious texture that creates a golden, crispy top layer.
- Dietary Modifications Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining the dish’s rich, comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg