Description
A cozy, cheesy lasagna made simply in a slow cooker using frozen ravioli, marinara sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 to 30 ounces frozen ravioli
- 24 to 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 pound cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
- Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Add a layer of frozen ravioli in a single layer.
- Spoon on more sauce and add dollops of ricotta if using.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and a little parmesan on top.
- Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or on High for 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
- Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes after cooking before cutting.
Notes
For a kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce layer. Allow leftovers to sit in the fridge for flavors to settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Ravioli, Lasagna, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker, Italian