Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli

This Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli only requires 15 minutes of prep time. There are only 3 simple ingredients for a comforting, easy, and hearty meal that the whole family is going to go crazy for! It’s the perfect alternative to traditional lasagna when you’re pressed for time but still need to satisfy those saucy pasta cravings!

If you're looking for another AMAZING pasta dish, next time try this Taco Spaghetti Recipe!

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• Why you'll love this recipe   
• Ingredients
• Instructions 
• Tips
• FAQ's
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
• More slow cooker recipes
• Serve with
• Lazy Day Lasagna

Why you'll love this recipe   

This Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli is incredibly easy to make. All you need is 15 minutes of preparation time, allowing your trusty slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting while you get on with other things! 

• You don't have to boil lasagna noodles.
• Or spend hours at the store top to stir pasta sauce.
• This is a super easy crockpot ravioli lasagna recipe perfect for busy weeknights! It's the ultimate comfort food!

I love making this one-pot version of lasagna, especially when my schedule is busy. There are so many ways to adapt the recipe with simple ingredient substitutions or additions! 

Making one batch of this flavor-packed ravioli lasagna will yield up to 8 servings - a decent amount for a generous family-sized meal, with any leftovers storing well in the refrigerator or freezer. 

Ingredients

For the exact measurements for easy crockpot lasagna recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• Frozen ravioli - can substitute tortellini if you'd prefer. There's no need to thaw it. It goes from freezer to crockpot.
• Lean ground beef - though you can certainly substitute with ground turkey, ground chicken or Italian sausage.
• Spaghetti sauce - use your favorite store-bought or this AMAZING Marinara Sauce Recipe if you'd like to make your own.
• diced yellow onions, though you can certainly use red or a white onion if you'd prefer.
• Mozzarella cheese - it's the traditional choice and the cheesiest for lasagna; having said that, I often substitute Monterey Jack cheese. I love the flavor!

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions for this slow cooker recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Drain fat if desired. Add the diced onion and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent. 
3. Place about a third of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker. 
4. Add half the ravioli in an even layer on top of the sauce. Top with half the meat mixture and half the remaining sauce. 
5. Repeat layers, meat and sauce finishing with cheese. Cover and cook 2 ½ to three hours until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the cheese is cooked.

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• This is my favorite slow cooker - I've made mine for years and it's a workhorse!

Tips

• Feel free to make use of your favorite frozen ravioli. There’s cheese and spinach filled ravioli, cheese ravioli, or even portabella mushroom filled ravioli that you can choose from.
• Using a 6 quart slow cooker is a good option for this Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli since it yields a substantial amount of food. You could also use a larger pot if you'd prefer. 
• For a brown finish to the melted cheese topping, simply remove the ceramic pot from the slow cooker and add it to the oven. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and set on broil for about 5 minutes while watching attentively to prevent any burning. We love that caramelized cheese!

If you struggle with food stuck to the pot once the lasagne has been consumed, you may want to try filling the pot with hot water and adding a dryer sheet. After 2-12 hours of sitting, the pot should be a breeze to wipe clean since the dryer sheet helps to break down hardened food molecules. Who knew, right?!

FAQ's

Variations

If you’re in the mood to change things up a bit while still using this recipe as a base, consider these ideas:

Use a different cheese such as ricotta cheese or a combination of cheeses if you love a super cheesy lasagna. Cheeses that pair well for this lasagna include mozzarella, parmesan, Monterey Jack and ricotta cheese.

Make your crockpot lasagna super meaty by adding a layer of browned ground beef and Italian sausage to the crockpot or use beef stuffed frozen ravioli. Adding in frozen meatballs is another delicious option to further bulk up this lasagna.

Include some garlic for added flavor! Add it to the ground beef after it's browned and cook it for about a minute (if you’ve opted to include ground beef in your lasagna).

If you'd prefer, you can use regular lasagna noodles. But, of course, you'll miss out on the cheesiness of the ravioli. Just be sure to break up the uncooked noodles as you layer them into the crockpot.

Storage

You can store this easy meal in an airtight container (once completely cool) in the refrigerator for up to 4-7 days. 

You also have the option of freezing your leftovers for up to 3 months or making it ahead of time to be frozen till ready to serve. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in an oven-safe dish, covered with aluminum foil to avoid any burning. 

Related recipes

• If you’re a lover of all things lasagna then you should definitely head over to my One Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe, Lazy Lasagna Casserole or Easy Lasagna for a more traditional lasagna dish. 
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• One of my favorite meals is Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew. It's not just enjoyed during St. Patrick's Day!
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More slow cooker recipes

• Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is one of the most popular recipes on the blog, give it a try!
• Crock pot pork chops with mushroom soup is terrific over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes!
• Of course, if it’s the ease of whipping up a comforting meal in the slow cooker that you’re after then consider Slow Cooker Paella,  Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup, or Crockpot Beef Stew with Dumplings as your next meal options.
• Crock Pot Steak and Potatoes are easy to make, and what a hearty meal!

These are some of my favorite slow cooker recipes, YUM!!!

Serve with

This easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe is perfect served with homemade dinner rolls or garlic breadsticks or yummy garlic bread!

Of course, with this comforting lasagna dish already being loaded with delicious carbs, you may be in the mood for a lighter side dish. In that case, be sure to serve a light salad with your main meal. My Fresh Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette is one that certainly comes to mind!

If you love your veggies, then pairing this lasagna dish with a side of Pan Roasted Vegetables with Sauce or Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a no-brainer. 

Finish off this lasagna meal strong with light and mouth-watering dessert. Easy Strawberry Shortcake, No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie, or a scoop of Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt are perfect options!

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