Ravioli lasagna cooked in a slow cooker is a delicious dish that even finicky diners will enjoy!
Frozen cheese ravioli, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Italian spice come together in a slow cooker for a crowd-pleasing staple. You can make this lazy, simple, scrumptious shortcut lasagna on a busy day, a relaxing lazy day, or any day of the week!
To Make Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Your slow cooker may have two or three levels, depending on its size and shape. Do not worry, you cannot mess this up – just be careful to cover the bottom of the slow cooker with the sauce. The sauce, ravioli, meat, and cheese can all be cut in half or thirds for the layered dish.
You will need:
- Frozen Ravioli
- Ground Beef
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Mozzarella
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
To make this recipe gluten-free (you should use these ingredients instead):
- There are plenty of gluten-free cheese ravioli to choose from, like Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli. Always check the label before purchasing.
- While most spaghetti sauce is naturally gluten-free, some packaged sauces may contain gluten, like food starches, emulsifiers, or malt flavorings. Make sure to check the label for any ingredients that may contain wheat.
Steps To Make Slow-Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Step 1: Coat a 6-7 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Saute the beef in a medium skillet with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat.
Step 3: After the beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, remove the fat.
Step 4: Place a layer of sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by a layer of ravioli
A layer of meat:
and finally a final layer of cheese.
Set to cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Step 5: Serve with salad and garlic bread for a complete dinner.
This recipe is very versatile. You are welcome to adapt according to your preference.
Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna – a fantastic dinner option perfect for the entire family!
If you don’t like beef, you may leave it out or replace it with ground poultry, pork, or sausage.
Season to taste with your preferred Italian herbs and spices.
For more flavor, brown the beef with some minced fresh garlic (2 cloves) and diced onion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to substitute meat ravioli for cheese ravioli?
Of course, you can! Your choice of ravioli is entirely up to you.
Do the ravioli noodles need to be cooked?
No, you don’t need to boil or otherwise cook the ravioli before putting them in your slow cooker.
How many people does this serve?
3–5 people, depending on how much food is served and what is served on the side.
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Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 22-24 oz. frozen bag of your favorite cheese ravioli
- 1 lb lean ground beef cooked, drain fat
- 1 1/2 tsp of favorite Italian seasoning blend
- 24 oz. jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce or homemade
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Nonstick cooking spray should be sprayed into a 6-7 quart slow cooker.
- Brown beef in a medium pan over medium-high heat with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove the fat after the meat has been cooked until it is no longer pink.
- Layer the cooker with sauce, ravioli, meat, and cheese, then repeat, finishing with cheese on top.
- NOTE: The number of layers will vary depending on the size and shape of your slow cooker. Don't worry, you can't go wrong with this - just make sure to coat the bottom of the slow cooker with the sauce. For the layers, divide the sauce, ravioli, steak, and cheese in half or thirds.
- Cook for 3 to 4 hours on low.
- Enjoy a superb lunch with this Ravioli Lasagna and serve it with Parmesan cheese, a side salad, and garlic bread. Enjoy!
Notes
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