Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Dinner is a comforting and easy-to-make layered pasta dish that combines frozen cheese ravioli, ground beef, rich pasta sauce, and a blend of melted Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, this hearty dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family meals, delivering the delicious flavors of traditional lasagna without the hassle of assembling noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli
- 500g frozen cheese ravioli
Cheeses
- 100g Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 200g Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Other
- 400ml pasta sauce
- 450g ground beef, browned and drained
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Add a thin layer of pasta sauce at the bottom of the crockpot to prevent the ravioli and other ingredients from sticking during cooking.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange frozen cheese ravioli in a layer, then add a layer of browned ground beef, followed by shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded Mozzarella cheese, and a generous layer of pasta sauce. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, ensuring to finish with a topping of sauce and cheese for a bubbly, golden finish.
- Cook: Cover and set the crockpot to cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. Cook until the ravioli is tender and the cheese has melted fully and is bubbling on top, indicating it’s ready.
- Serve: Carefully portion the warm lasagna into six servings. Each serving should have a balanced mixture of the ravioli, meat, sauce, and cheese layers, making for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a leaner option.
- Do not thaw the frozen ravioli before layering; cooking from frozen ensures they hold together well.
- Add fresh basil or Italian seasoning to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot; check tenderness of ravioli before serving.
