Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is the easiest way to get rich Italian flavor without the work. We skip boiling noodles and use frozen ravioli straight in the crockpot. Layered with hearty meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of mozzarella, it cooks into a thick, sliceable casserole while you do other things. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a filling meal that feeds the whole family.
Ingredients
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or hot, casings removed if needed
- 1 pound ground beef optional, or use all sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 48 ounces marinara sauce 2 jars, thick style preferred
- 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
FOR THE RICOTTA LAYER
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch salt + pepper
FOR LAYERING
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