Description
A simple, cheesy, and comforting crockpot lasagna made with frozen ravioli for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz frozen cheese ravioli
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or rub with a little olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon about ½ cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the crockpot. Add half the frozen ravioli. Spread half the ricotta mixture over the ravioli, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce on top.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ravioli, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and finish with the last cup of marinara sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Check halfway through to ensure ravioli isn’t sticking; add more sauce if needed.
- When done, sprinkle fresh chopped basil or parsley on top. Let sit with lid off for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not thaw ravioli before cooking to avoid mushiness. Use fresh shredded mozzarella for better meltiness. You can add veggies to the ricotta mixture or meat to the sauce for variations. For a bubbly top, broil the finished dish for 2-3 minutes. Leftovers freeze well and reheat nicely.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
Keywords: crockpot lasagna, ravioli lasagna, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe, cheesy lasagna, weeknight meal, comfort food