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Using ravioli to make lasagna is the easiest meal ever, as the ravioli acts as the noodle and the ricotta layers! This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is my family’s favorite meal.

Easy casseroles are my favorite thing to make in the slow cooker. Also, try my chicken tater tot casserole and green chile chicken and rice casserole.

I’ve tried using raw noodles (dried) in the slow cooker, and they always turn out chalky. Though, there is something magical about the way they make frozen ravioli noodles. Since frozen ravioli isn’t dried dough and has fresh dough, it cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker.

You will love my version of lazy lasagna, and in fact, I know you’ll put this on your dinner menu often. This is a very comforting casserole!

How to make ravioli lasagna in the crockpot:

• First, you will need to brown a pound of ground beef in a skillet, adding freshly chopped onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Don’t drain off all the liquid. Leave about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid in the meat mixture, this will help keep the ravioli lasagna moist.

The layers:

Once you get the layering down the first time, you won’t even need to look at this recipe! It’s very easy!

1. Half jar of marinara.
2. Half a bag of frozen ravioli.
3. Ground beef mixture.
4. The remainder of the bag of frozen ravioli.
5. The remainder of the jar of marinara.
6. Mozzarella cheese.

What kind of ravioli should I use?

• Frozen ravioli for this recipe works best.
• I use the store brand, 5-cheese variety.
• You can use any flavor such as spinach or portabella mushroom ravioli if desired.

Should I thaw the ravioli?

• Do not thaw the ravioli.
• This recipe has been tested over and over with frozen ravioli and will work perfectly.

Can I use refrigerated-style ravioli instead of frozen?

• I recommend using frozen for this recipe if at all possible.
• If you can not find frozen, you can use the refrigerated style. You can cut down on the cooking time by an hour.

How can I make this vegetarian?

• Use soy crumbles instead of ground beef if desired.
• Or you can omit the ground beef entirely.
• Alternatively, you can add thinly sliced zucchini to the middle layer for a meaty texture.

What kind of meat can I use instead of ground beef?

• Ground sausage – Italian style or breakfast sausage such as Jimmy Dean.
• Frozen meatballs – You can use a small bag of meatballs. These bags are usually about 20 ounces, and this will stretch your recipe to feed more.

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Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

You won’t believe how easy this cheat recipe for lasagna is! Just need ravioli, meat, seasonings and cheese!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ravioli lasagna

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 5

Calories: 769kcal

Instructions:

• In a medium-sized non-stick skillet set to medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and onion. Cook until the meat is browned. Don’t drain all the liquid off the meat; keep a few tablespoons in the meat to keep it moist.

• Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.

• Add half of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.

• Add HALF of the bag of ravioli on top of that sauce.

• Add all of the ground beef mixture over the ravioli.

• Add the remaining ravioli over the meat.

• Pour over the remaining sauce.

• Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese.

• Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

• Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes:

Should I thaw the ravioli?

• Do not thaw the ravioli.
• This recipe has been tested over and over with frozen ravioli and will work perfectly.

Can I use refrigerated-style instead of frozen ravioli?

• I recommend using frozen for this recipe if at all possible.
• If you can not find frozen, you can use the refrigerated style. You can cut down on the cooking time by an hour.

How can I make this vegetarian?

• Use soy crumbles instead of ground beef if desired.
• Or you can omit the ground beef entirely.
• Alternatively, you can add thinly sliced zucchini to the middle layer for a meaty texture.

What kind of meat can I use instead of ground beef?

• Ground sausage – Italian style or breakfast sausage such as Jimmy Dean.
• Frozen meatballs – You can use a small bag of meatballs. These bags are usually about 20 ounces, and this will stretch your recipe to feed more.

Nutrition:

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1906mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 531mg | Iron: 19mg