Description
This Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting and easy-to-make layered pasta dish using frozen ravioli, ground beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, all cooked slowly to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner that combines rich flavors and gooey cheese without the need for boiling pasta or extensive prep work.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 25 oz. frozen ravioli (5 cheese, DO NOT THAW)
- 1 lb. ground beef (or mild sausage)
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano (not ground)
- 24 oz. marinara sauce (such as Rao’s)
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a medium-sized non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Cook until the meat is browned, leaving a few tablespoons of liquid in the pan to keep the mixture moist.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Ingredients: Pour half of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread half of the frozen ravioli evenly over the sauce (do not thaw ravioli). Layer all of the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the ravioli. Then add the remaining ravioli over the meat.
- Add Remaining Sauce: Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top layer of ravioli, spreading it evenly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the layered ingredients.
- Cook: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 4 hours, allowing the ravioli to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: After cooking, gently scoop portions onto plates and enjoy your hearty, cheesy slow cooker ravioli lasagna.
Notes
- Do not thaw the ravioli before layering; cooking it frozen ensures the best texture.
- Keeping some meat juices in the skillet helps keep the dish moist and flavorful.
- You can substitute ground beef with mild Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
- If you like a spicier dish, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the meat.
- Slow cooker temperatures and times may vary, so check the doneness of the ravioli around the 3.5-hour mark.
