Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (24-ounce) jars prepared pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (25-ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Brown the Ground Beef:In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:Pour in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and dried oregano into the skillet with the beef. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Pour in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and dried oregano into the skillet with the beef. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Assemble the Lasagna in the Crockpot:Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.Spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.Place a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.Sprinkle a portion of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the ravioli.Repeat the layers (sauce, ravioli, cheeses) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and a generous topping of cheeses.
- Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.
- Sprinkle a portion of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the ravioli.
- Repeat the layers (sauce, ravioli, cheeses) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and a generous topping of cheeses.
- Cook:Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:Once cooked, turn off the crockpot and let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes serving easier.Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Once cooked, turn off the crockpot and let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes serving easier.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and dried oregano into the skillet with the beef. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.
- Sprinkle a portion of the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the ravioli.
- Repeat the layers (sauce, ravioli, cheeses) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and a generous topping of cheeses.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once cooked, turn off the crockpot and let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes serving easier.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Tips and Variations:
- Meat Alternatives: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
- Vegetarian Version: Omit the meat and add layers of sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Cheese Variations: Mix in other cheeses like provolone or ricotta for added richness.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for some heat.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna!
