Description

This Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting, cheesy pasta dish layered with frozen cheese ravioli, hearty ground beef, rich pasta sauce, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. It’s a simple, hands-off recipe perfect for busy days, delivering the classic flavors of lasagna without the fuss of traditional layering and boiling noodles.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned. Drain any excess fat thoroughly to prevent greasiness, then set the beef aside.
Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of your crockpot to prevent sticking and make serving easier later.
Layer the Ingredients: Begin by spreading a thin layer of pasta sauce at the bottom of the crockpot. Next, place a layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce. Add a portion of the browned ground beef on top, then sprinkle with shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Repeat this layering process—pasta sauce, ravioli, beef, cheese—until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
Cook the Lasagna: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Cook until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the lasagna hot. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired for an added touch of flavor and presentation.

Notes

You can use extra ground beef (up to 2 lbs) for a meatier dish.
Make sure to brown and drain the beef to reduce excess fat and enhance flavor.
Do not thaw the frozen ravioli before layering; cooking from frozen ensures the best texture.
Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot model; check tenderness after minimum cooking time.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a fresh herbaceous note.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American