Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

about the recipe

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!

INGREDIENTS

– ⅓ cup dried buttermilk powder – 2 tablespoons crushed dried parsley – 1 tablespoon dried chives – 1 tablespoon garlic powder – 2 teaspoons onion powder – 1 teaspoon mustard powder – 1 teaspoon dried dill – 1 teaspoon sugar – 1 teaspoon sea salt – 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 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.

– Add the onion, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook for 7 minutes. – Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture. Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.

– Add ¾ cup of the marinara sauce and spread to coat the bottom of the slow cooker. – Add half of the ravioli and half of the meat mixture.

– Sprinkle with ½ cup of the cheese. Top with half of the remaining sauce. – Repeat the layers, adding the ravioli, meat, ½ cup of the cheese, and the remaining sauce.

– Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

– Sprinkle with the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese. Cook for another 30 minutes.