Description
Discover the ultimate easy cheesy dinner with Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna, a hearty and cheesy slow cooker dish that combines tender ravioli with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends, this effortless recipe delivers flavorful comfort food with minimal effort. Enjoy layers of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian herbs in a savory lasagna-inspired casserole that requires no oven baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25 oz) package of frozen ravioli (cheese or meat-filled)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: cooked ground beef or sausage for added protein
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and lightly grease the slow cooker.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer ravioli on top of the sauce.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and garlic powder over the ravioli.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, ending with a generous cheese layer on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, until the ravioli are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving. Serve hot with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use high-quality marinara sauce for best flavor.
- Layer ingredients evenly for uniform cooking and cheese melting.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For added protein, include cooked ground beef or sausage in the layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg