I Make This Twice a Week – Just Put It in the Crockpot!
If you love lasagna but hate the long prep time, this Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is about to become your new favorite dinner. No boiling, no layering stress, and no oven required — just add everything to the slow cooker and let it do the work.
It’s cheesy, comforting, and perfect for busy days when you want a hearty homemade meal with minimal effort.
⭐ Ingredients
1 bag (25 oz / 700 g) frozen cheese ravioli
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
1 jar (24 oz / 680 g) marinara or pasta sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
⭐ Instructions
Step 1: Brown the meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) with the chopped onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat and stir in the marinara sauce.
Step 2: Layer the crockpot
Lightly grease the slow cooker. Add a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom. Layer half of the frozen ravioli. Spread half of the ricotta cheese, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on:
LOW for 4–5 hours or
HIGH for 2–3 hours
Until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 4: Serve
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve this crockpot lasagna with:
Garlic bread
Green salad
Steamed vegetables
It’s a complete, filling meal the whole family will love.
💡 Tips & Variations
Use spinach or meat ravioli for variety
Add a layer of cooked mushrooms or spinach
Swap ricotta for cottage cheese
Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Reheat in the microwave or oven
Freezes well for up to 2 months
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No boiling pasta
No oven needed
Easy crockpot meal
Super cheesy and comforting
Perfect for busy weeknights
⭐ Final Thoughts
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. With simple ingredients and almost no prep, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again — just like I do!
