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    Home » Appliance » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Cheesy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

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    Posted February 13, 2023 by Wendy Polisi

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    Craving lasagna but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This crockpot ravioli lasagna is a delicious, time-saving alternative that pairs ravioli with classic Italian flavors for a delightful meal the whole family will love. Perfectly comforting and easy to make, this slow cooker recipe takes just a handful of ingredients and minutes of prep before your crockpot works its magic. Simply assemble the dish and return when your hearty one-pot meal is ready!

    Overhead photo of crockpot ravioli lasagna with a spoon pulling some ravioli and cheese from the pot.

    Ah, the magical crockpot. Is there anything it can't do? 

    From tender and succulent dinners to desserts that are delicious enough for company, it's no wonder why the slow cooker has become a mainstay in so many kitchens! 

    Take your dinner game up to another level tonight with this delectable

    Crockpot lasagna ravioli. When you combine layers of cheese ravioli, beefy marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella together in your crock pot, all you have to do is let that slow cooker magic work its wonders.

    In just a few hours, you'll be enjoying restaurant-quality lasagna flavors without having to ever turn on the oven.  Read on for directions on how to make slow cooker ravioli lasagna –you won’t regret it!

    Ingredients 

    Overhead photo of a bowl of homemade marinara, ravioli, onion, seasonings, shredded cheese and ground beef.
    • Ground Beef: I like 85/15 or 80/20 for making this easy crockpot lasagna with ravioli, but you can use whatever blend that you have on hand. Ground turkey would work too.
    • Yellow Onion: Small diced yellow onion is best for this recipe.
    • Italian Seasoning: This classic blend of herbs and spices helps to season the meat and give it that signature Italian flavor. If you don't have Italian seasoning, a blend of oregano, basil, and thyme works well.
    • Sea Salt: For added flavor. Make sure you don’t skip this!
    • Marinara Sauce: You can use store-bought spaghetti sauce or make your own at home. I keep this Crockpot Marinara in my freezer at all times, and that is what I use for this recipe. If you are using a jar of pasta sauce to make this crockpot lasagna, I recommend adding a little garlic to the onion and beef when you saute it.
    • Frozen Ravioli: I like to use cheese ravioli for this recipe, but you can also use spinach ravioli as well.  If you can find them, ricotta cheese ravioli are fabulous here.
    • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: For a cheesy topping and to help to bind the lasagna together.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    First, start by heating a large skillet to medium-high heat. If you have a slow cooker (such as the Instant Pot Dutch Oven or Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker) that has a saute function, use that.

    Ground beef cooking on the saute function of a slow cooker.
    Ground beef, onion, and seasonings cooking using the saute function of a slow cooker.
    Overhead photo of cooked seasoned ground beef and onion in a bowl.

    Add your ground beef to the skillet or pot and stir with a spoon to crumble it. 

    Next, add in the onion, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook for about 7 minutes until the meat is fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the mixture.

    If you have used your slow cooker to brown the meat, use a spoon to remove it to a bowl.

    Marinara in a slow cooker.
    Marinara in the bottom of a slow cooker topped with frozen ravioli.
    Marinara in the bottom of a slow cooker topped by frozen ravioli and browned ground beef and onion.

    Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add ¾ cup of the marinara sauce and spread it evenly to coat the bottom of the slow cooker.

    Next, add half of your ravioli, followed by half of your meat mixture. Sprinkle with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and top with another layer of sauce. 

    Marinara, ravioli, ground beef, and shredded mozzarella cheese in the inner pot of a slow cooker.
    Crockpot ravioli that has been layered in the inner pot of a slow cooker with a top layer or ground beef.

    Repeat these layers one more time, adding the remaining ravioli, meat mixture, ½ cup of cheese, and the remaining sauce. Cover with a lid and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

    When your lasagna is done cooking, sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese.

    Crockpot ravioli lasagna in a slow cooker ready to cook.
    A top layer of cheese that has been added to crockpot ravioli lasagna.

    Re-cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Serve lazy crock pot lasagna warm with bread or a side salad, and enjoy!

    Photo of the cover of a Ninja Foodi Grill Cookbook.

    Tips, Tricks, and Variations

    • Italian sausage is a tasty alternative to ground beef.
    • For even more meaty texture, use frozen mini-meatballs.
    • To make this recipe vegetarian, just omit the beef and make sure you are using vegetarian ravioli.
    • Make sure you use a large enough slow cooker to accommodate this recipe. I recommend a minimum of a 6-quart.
    • For easy clean-up, don't skip spraying your crockpot with cooking spray before adding the ingredients.

    Serving Suggestions

    All it takes to turn this recipe for crockpot lasagna with frozen ravioli into a meal is a green salad.

    To make the meal heartier, serve it with bread machine dinner rolls or rosemary focaccia bread. Garlic bread is another fabulous option.

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    Do I need to thaw frozen ravioli?

    No, you will want to put your ravioli in your slow cooker while they are still frozen.

    Can I use refrigerated ravioli?

    No, refrigerated (often labeled "fresh") ravioli will get too soft when cooked in the slow cooker. Frozen ravioli are essential to the success of crockpot lasagna recipe with ravioli.

    Tools Needed to Make 

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    • Slow cooker, Instant Pot Dutch Oven, or Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker
    • Skillet (if you are using a traditional crockpot)
    • Non-stick spray

    Storage

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.  Reheat them in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven.

    Since the ravioli were already frozen, I don't recommend freezing this recipe.

    Photo of a bowl of crockpot ravioli lasagna sitting on a wooden cutting board.

    More Slow Cooker Recipes to Try:

    • Want an easy treat to finish off any meal?  You will love these Crockpot peanut clusters.
    • For a delicious meal with almost no effort, you will love this shredded crockpot salsa chicken.
    • Crockpot buffalo chicken sliders make a great appetizer or main course.  They are always a crowd favorite.
    • Slow cooker shredded BBQ chicken sandwiches are so full of flavor that the family will ask for them again and again.
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    Square overhead photo of crockpot ravioli lasagna in an Instant Pot dutch oven slow cooker with a spoon pulling ravioli from it.
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    Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

    Craving lasagna but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This crockpot ravioli lasagna is a delicious, time-saving alternative that pairs ravioli with classic Italian flavors for a delightful meal the whole family will love. Perfectly comforting and easy to make, this slow cooker recipe takes just a handful of ingredients and minutes of prep, and then your crockpot works its magic.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: slow cooker
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 582kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 36 ounces marinara sauce homemade or jarred, about 4 cups
    • 25 ounces frozen ravioli
    • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Alternatively, if your slow cooker has a saute function, use that. Add your ground beef, stirring with a spoon to crumble the meat.
      Ground beef cooking in the inner pot of a slow cooker.
    • Add the onion, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook for 7 minutes.
      Seasoned ground beef and onion cooking using the saute function of a slow cooker.
    • Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.
      Seasoned cooked ground beef and onion in a rustic white bowl.
    • Add ¾ cup of the marinara sauce and spread to coat the bottom of the slow cooker.
      Marinara in the bottom of a slow cooker.
    • Add half of the ravioli and half of the meat mixture.
      Marinara in the bottom of a slow cooker topped with frozen ravioli.
    • Sprinkle with ½ cup of the cheese. Top with half of the remaining sauce.
      Marinara in the bottom of a slow cooker topped by frozen ravioli and browned ground beef and onion.
    • Repeat the layers, adding the ravioli, meat, ½ cup of the cheese, and the remaining sauce.
      Marinara, ravioli, ground beef, and shredded mozzarella cheese in the inner pot of a slow cooker.
    • Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
      Crockpot ravioli lasagna that has cooked in a slow cooker.
    • Sprinkle with the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese. Cook for another 30 minutes.
      A top layer of cheese that has been added to crockpot ravioli lasagna.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1700mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 12mg

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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