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    Home » Special Diets » Nut-Free » Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli {Video}

    Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli {Video}

    Published: January 21, 2023 · Jill Baird · 10 Comments

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    This easy crockpot lasagna with ravioli is such an easy dinner recipe. It takes only a few minutes to throw together and is ready when you are. This crockpot lasagna makes dinnertime a breeze and will have your family asking for seconds.

    This is such an easy alternative to traditional lasagna. A delicious and hearty meat sauce layered with frozen cheese ravioli and topped with ooey, gooey cheese makes this the easiest lazy lasagna.

    Whether you make it with your favorite jarred marinara or make homemade marinara, this pasta recipe will be a hit with everyone. You can serve it with a simple side salad, and these Garlic breadsticks, or cheesy breadsticks too.

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    • Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Video Tutorial
    • Ingredients for Crock pot Lasagna
    • How to make Crockpot Lasagna
    • Tips for Cleaning your Crockpot
    • Storing and Reheating
    • Tips
    • Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli

    Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Video Tutorial

    Ingredients for Crock pot Lasagna

    • Ravioli- Use frozen cheese ravioli works best.
    • Cheese- Shredded Mozzarella or a pizza blend works great. We also add a little shredded Parmesan Cheese.   
    • Ricotta Cheese Layer- You can use a combination of ricotta and small curd cottage cheese or just ricotta. Both or a mixture are a great option.
    • Meat-  You can use all ground beef or all spicy Italian Sausage. I prefer to use half and half (this makes the best mix for spaghetti night too. Just cook all the meat up and freeze the rest for other meals.)
    • Marinara Sauce- You can make your own Marinara Sauce or just use your favorite jarred variety.
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    This crockpot lasagna with frozen ravioli is so easy and everyone loves it!

    How to make Crockpot Lasagna

    This recipe is all about the layers.  To begin you need to prep for each layer and then the assembly of this easy crockpot lasagna recipe will come together in just a few minutes. 

    Making the Meat Sauce

    • In a large skillet on medium high heat, add half of a diced onion to the pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Saute on medium heat until the onion is translucent. Add a teaspoon of minced garlic and cook until the garlic is also translucent. Add the ground beef and Italian Sausage, Use a spatula and break the meat apart while cooking. (We find that adding a few tablespoons of water will help soften the meat and will make it easier to breakup.) Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
    • Combine the marinara sauce with the meat. Stir until combined.

    Making the Cheese Layer

    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir.
    • AssemblingSpray your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. This will help make cleanup a easier.
    • Add a thick layer of sauce to the bottom of the crockpot.
    • Add a layer of frozon ravioli on top of the sauce layer, it should be about a third of the ravioli. Try not to stack the ravioli, they can be touching but not stacked.
    • Add a third of the cheese mixture onto the ravioli and spread with the back of a spoon.
    • Add another layer of meat sauce and spread evenly.
    • Repeat until your lasagna is assembled.
    • Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
    • Slow Cooking Lasagna
    • Bake your lasagna on high in the crockpot for about 4 hours, 3 hours if you're using fresh ravioli.
    • The lasagna should be bubbly and brown on the edges. Top with a little fresh parsley. Enjoy!
    What is the best kind of ravioli to use in lazy lasagna?

    Frozen ravioli works great. You can also use fresh ravioli. When dried ravioli is used, it ends up having a gummy or chalky flavor.

    How long to cook lasagna in crockpot?

    Assemble your lasagna, cover, and bake on high in the crockpot for about 4 hours, 3 hours if you're using fresh ravioli.

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    Tips for Cleaning your Crockpot

    When you make a meal like a crockpot lasagna, sometimes the cleanup is rough. 

    • Spray your crockpot with non-stick spray before adding any ingredients.
    • After removing the majority of the baked on food from your crockpot, Add a dryer sheet, a sqirt of liquid dishwashing liquid and hot water. Let the crockpot sit for a couple hours and you can use the dryer sheet to wipe off the crust food. It is almost like magic. 
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    Storing and Reheating

    • Make Ahead- You can assemble your lasagna ahead of time. Just assemble and then cover with the lid and store it in the fridge until needed.
    • Store after Baking- Remove the lasagna from the crockpot and store in a coverd container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • Reheat- You can pop the leftovers into the microwave for about 1 minute, stir and then heat again for 30-second increments until the noodles and sauce are evenly heated.

    Tips

    • Use frozen or fresh ravioli- don't use dried.
    • Do not thaw frozen ravioli.
    • Bake until bubbly and golden brown on the edges.
    • Use a 6 quart Crockpot.
    • Spray the inside of the Crockpot before adding ingredients.
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    Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli

    This easy crockpot lasagna with ravioli is such an easy crockpot lasagna recipe. It takes only a few minutes to throw together and is ready when you are. This ravioli lasagna crockpot makes dinnertime such a breeze!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Cook Time 3 hours
    cooling time 10 minutes
    Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 779kcal

    Ingredients

    Meat Sauce

    • ½ medium onion
    • 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ½ lb Hot Italian Sausage
    • ½ lb Ground Beef 85/15% works good
    • 2 24 ounce Jarred Marinara or your favorite

    3 Cheese Mixture

    • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Half of the ricotta can be substituted for small curd cottage cheese
    • ½+ ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
    • 1 ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded (reserve ½ cup to add before baking)
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 1 Tablespoon Parsley Fresh or dried is fine
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 pinch Nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch Pepper

    Pasta

    • 2 pounds Ravioli Frozen is what I used but fresh works great too.

    Instructions

    • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

    Meat Sauce

    • In a skillet on medium heat, add the tablespoon of olive oil and the onion.  Stir and cook on medium heat until the onion is golden brown.  Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for about 2 minutes or until the garlic is translucent. Add the sausage and the beef and cook until it's no longer pink. Add the spaghetti sauce and stir until combined. 

    3 cheese Mixture

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt,  and pepper. Stir until combined.

    Assembling the Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Ravioli

    • To assemble the lasagna you will do it in layers. First, Add about a cup of meat sauce to the bottom of the crockpot.  Add a layer of ravioli.  Touch the edges of the ravioli together but don't stack on top of each other. Add the cheese mixture, You should be adding about a ⅓ of the cheese mixture.  and then the sauce mixture, about 1 ½ cups each time you layer. 
    • After you assemble the crockpot lasagna, add the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese. 
    • Bake on high in the crockpot for about 4 (3 hours if you're using fresh ravioli) Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 13mg

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    This easy crockpot lasagna with ravioli is such an easy lasagna recipe. It's made right in the crockpot. It takes only a few minutes to throw together and is ready when you are. This crockpot ravioli lasagna makes dinnertime such a breeze!

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    1. Cindy

      November 15, 2021 at 8:20 am

      How long do you cook this on low?

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      • Jill Baird

        November 17, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        It depends a little on your slow cooker. I have a couple different slow cookers and one cooks much hotter than the other. a few hours on low should do the trick!

        Reply
    2. Sandi

      August 23, 2021 at 11:30 am

      This is pure comfort food and I loved how easy it was to make!

      Reply
      • Jill Baird

        November 17, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Yes, so easy to make... and the leftovers are amazing too!

        Reply
    3. Beth

      August 23, 2021 at 11:22 am

      This is the best recipe! Quick, easy, and a huge family favorite! Delish!

      Reply
      • Jill Baird

        November 17, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        So glad you are enjoying this.

        Reply

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