Ravioli Lasagna

Name: Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce; 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Slow cooker ravioli lasagna stacks frozen cheese ravioli with seasoned ground beef marinara and mozzarella for a hands-off weeknight dinner that cooks low and slow.

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🏷️Weeknight meal

Total

4h 15m

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

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Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (25 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)optional

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Instructions

1
Brown ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
2
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
3
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
4
Add a layer of frozen ravioli on top of the sauce.
5
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the ravioli.
6
Repeat layers (sauce, ravioli, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
7
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted.
8
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic first—this step builds flavor and prevents a watery sauce in the slow cooker.
Stir the meat sauce before layering to distribute seasonings evenly and prevent dry spots.
Check for doneness at the low-heat minimum (6 hours); ravioli edges should be tender but not mushy. Overcooking breaks them apart.
Reserve 1/2 cup meat sauce to drizzle over the top layer of ravioli before adding final cheese—ensures moisture throughout.

Substitutions

Marinara sauce → vodka sauce or roasted red pepper marinara (adds depth)
Ground beef → Italian sausage or 50/50 beef and pork (richer flavor)
Mozzarella → ricotta mixed with mozzarella (creamier texture)
Frozen cheese ravioli → spinach or meat ravioli (adjusts richness to taste)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool to room temperature, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven covered for 20–25 minutes until warmed through.