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Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna: The Ultimate Easy, Cheesy, Slow Cooker Italian Comfort Meal

A thick, cheesy slice of crockpot ravioli lasagna with rich meat sauce sitting on a white plate.
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Make this hands-off Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna for a simple, cheesy, and satisfying Italian dinner. This dump-and-go recipe uses frozen ravioli to skip boiling noodles, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (24-28 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar quality marinara sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup water or broth

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder until combined. Set aside.
  2. Lightly grease the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
  5. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the ravioli layer.
  6. Spoon half of the cooked ground meat over the ricotta.
  7. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
  8. Repeat the layers: remaining ravioli, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining meat, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  9. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top layer, spreading it gently. Add the 1/2 cup of water or broth around the edges of the dish to prevent scorching.
  10. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted.
  11. Carefully remove the lid and sprinkle the top with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen meat ravioli for cheese ravioli if you prefer a heartier dish.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of sautéed chopped onion and bell pepper with the meat.
  • If your slow cooker is smaller, layer the ingredients in two separate batches or use a slightly smaller amount of each ingredient.

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