Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Here’s a simple and delicious Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna recipe — minimal prep and full of cheesy, hearty flavor!

🧀 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

🕒 Cook Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH

📋 Ingredients:

• 1 (25 oz) bag frozen ravioli (cheese or beef)

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, for a meat version)

• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Optional: 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

• Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley

🍳 Instructions:

1. Brown the meat (optional):
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Layer in the crockpot:

   • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.

   • Add a single layer of frozen ravioli.

   • Spoon some of the meat (if using) over the ravioli.

   • Add a few dollops of ricotta/cottage cheese (optional).

   • Sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.

   • Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce and cheese on top.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Serve:
   Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

📝 Tips:

• Use spinach or mushroom ravioli for a vegetarian version.

• Add a layer of spinach or zucchini between ravioli for extra veggies.

• Use a liner or spray the crockpot with nonstick spray for easier cleanup.