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Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

September 7, 2018 By Vicky 7 Comments

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Lasagna is one of our favorite family meals, but making it can be very labor intensive. But with just a few simple shortcuts, lasagna doesn’t have to be a big production. By making Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot, you can eliminate many of the steps involved and make a dinner the entire family will love!

With just a few simple shortcuts, you can make lasagna without a big production. By making Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot, you can eliminate many of the steps involved and make a dinner the entire family will love! #crockpot #slowcooker #crockpotlasagna


Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Besides the crock pot, one of the big shortcuts of this meal is the fact that it uses ravioli in place of lasagna noodles. This is a genius substitution as the ravioli combines the pasta and ricotta found in traditional lasagna.

ingredients for Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Start the recipe by making the meat sauce. To do so, you will brown the ground beef and then combine the browned ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, seasonings, and honey in a large skillet. You’ll want to cook this mixture over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

meat sauce

Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Ladle a scoop of the meat sauce into the slow cooker.

meat sauce in a crock pot

Next, add a layer of ravioli on top of the meat sauce.

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Add four slices of provolone and a sprinkle of mozzarella on top of the ravioli. Add some more meat sauce and then repeat each layer until all the ingredients are used. Top everything with a final layer of cheese.

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Cook in the crock pot on high for 3 to 4 hours, until a thermometer inserted through the ravioli reaches 165 degrees.

 Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

To me, this tastes as good as traditional lasagna and the fact that you can make it in your crock pot makes it a winner in my book!

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

You can serve this Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot with some sliced Italian bread and a side salad.

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

This lasagna is so delicious and easy to prepare. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

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Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot

Course Crock Pot Meal
Cuisine Italian
Keyword crock pot, slow cooker
Servings 10
Calories 659 kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces cheese-stuffed frozen ravioli
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 28 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds ground beef browned
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 12 slices provolone
  • 2 cups mozzarella

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, combine browned ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, seasonings, and honey. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Spray inside slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Ladle a scoop of the meat sauce into the slow cooker. Add layers of ravioli, sauce, four slices of provolone, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat each layer until all ingredients are used, topping with a final layer of cheese.
  3. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, until a thermometer inserted through the ravioli reaches 165 degrees.
Nutrition Facts
Ravioli Lasagna in the Crock Pot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 1152mg50%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 470IU9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 416mg42%
Iron 9.7mg54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

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Comments

  1. Tracy says

    September 7, 2018 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh what a great shortcut!! And anything in a crock pot- sign me upppp!!

    Reply
  2. Lisa Bynum says

    September 7, 2018 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I am intrigued by the addition of the honey in your sauce! I’m gonna have to try that the next time I make spaghetti sauce. I love ooey gooey comfort food dishes like this. I’m wishing I had a big plate full for lunch right now!

    Reply
  3. Krissy Allori says

    September 7, 2018 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    This is such a simple and nice recipe! I love the ravioli idea for lasagna!

    Reply
  4. Rae says

    September 7, 2018 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    My husband is a lasagna snob and will say this isn’t lasagna, but I am going to make this anyway because I LOVE that you used ravioli in this. How creative!!

    Reply
  5. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 7, 2018 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    I love making this. Its the best way to feed a crowd. Last year I made this for my workplace for the holiday and they went nuts over it. Every person wanted to make it . I like the fact to added honey instead of sugar for the sauce acidity will try that! thanks

    Reply
  6. Jenna says

    March 10, 2020 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    I’m new to crock pot cooking, and this was only the 4th meal I’ve made in it. This lasagna was soooo delicious! I actually think it’s the best lasagna I’ve ever had. The only problem I encountered was that alot of grease ended up leaking out. I think it’s because I used a liner and some air got trapped in there which made less space for the lasagna to do its cheesy, bubbly thing. This will be going on the menu on a regular basis and I’ll be trying some of your other recipes too. Thank you!!

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