Description
Craving comfort food without the hassle? This Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is your perfect solution. Layers of frozen cheese ravioli, savory marinara, seasoned ground beef, and melty mozzarella come together into a rich, hearty dish that cooks low and slow — no oven, no layering required. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a quick comfort meal, or family-friendly recipes, this one-pot wonder checks every box. It’s hands-off, satisfying, and full of Italian-inspired flavor — the easiest twist on classic lasagna you’ll ever make.
Ingredients
1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
1 pound ground beef
2 cups marinara or pasta sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
2. Lightly grease your slow cooker insert with nonstick spray or olive oil.
3. Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Begin layering: frozen ravioli, cooked meat, sauce, ricotta (if using), mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with sauce and a generous layer of cheese on top.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Turn off heat and let it rest for 10–15 minutes uncovered to set.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
Browning the meat is essential — it develops flavor and prevents grease from building up in the dish.
For best melt, shred mozzarella from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
Avoid overcooking: 4 to 5 hours on LOW is plenty — longer can lead to mushy pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, lasagna, ravioli lasagna, easy dinner, family meal