Description
A hands-off, comforting dish that combines lasagna-like layers with frozen ravioli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/Italian sausage)
- 1 can (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Return the beef to the pan, stir in the pasta sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the slow cooker.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.
- Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ravioli.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella, half of the cheddar, and a bit of Parmesan over the sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours until the ravioli are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a leaner dish, use 93% lean beef or swap in plant-based ground meat. Add ricotta or cottage cheese for more protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian