Description
This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting, hassle-free twist on classic lasagna that uses frozen ravioli layered with meat, cheese, and pasta sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for a deliciously hearty meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained (use 2 lbs for extra meatiness if desired)
Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other
- 1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of your crockpot to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce at the bottom of the crockpot. Then place a layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce. Add a portion of the browned ground beef, followed by a layer of shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Repeat these layers — pasta sauce, ravioli, ground beef, and cheese — until ingredients are used up, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
- Cook the Lasagna: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Serve: Serve the lasagna hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a meatier dish, double the ground beef to 2 lbs.
- Use a good quality pasta sauce for better flavor.
- Do not thaw the frozen ravioli before layering; layering frozen helps prevent overcooking.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving to set properly.
