Description
This Easy 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is a delicious and effortless meal combining ground beef, pasta sauce, cheesy ravioli, and melted mozzarella. Prepared in a slow cooker, it layers flavorful meat sauce with cheesy ravioli for a comforting, hands-off dinner perfect for busy days or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef (sirloin recommended)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Onion, to taste
- Montreal steak seasoning, to taste
- 25 ounces pasta sauce
Lasagna Layers
- 22 ounces ravioli (spinach & cheese recommended)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, onion, and Montreal steak seasoning. Cook the meat thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat and pour the pasta sauce into the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the ingredients: Spoon approximately 1 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the ravioli, half of the remaining meat sauce, and a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering with the remaining ravioli, remaining sauce, and finish with the remaining cheese on top. Be sure to tuck the ravioli under the sauce and cheese layers for even cooking.
- Slow cook: If using frozen ravioli, cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 3-4 hours. If using thawed or fresh ravioli, cook on LOW for 1-2 hours until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ravioli are cooked through.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding more herbs or spices to the meat sauce if desired.
- Use fresh or thawed ravioli for quicker cooking times.
- Be sure to spray the slow cooker well to avoid sticking and make serving easier.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetarian pasta sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-4 hours depending on ravioli state
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Keywords: slow cooker lasagna, ravioli lasagna, easy slow cooker recipes, 4-ingredient lasagna, weeknight dinner, ground beef lasagna
