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Easy 4-ingredient Slow Cooker Ravioli ("Ravioli Lasagna")

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× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeIf you’re a fan of easy meal ideas, this&nbsp;4-ingredient slow cooker ravioli&nbsp;recipe is a must-try! Sometimes called “lazy lasagna”, this yummy dish is the ultimate comfort food with all the flavors of lasagna with only 10 minutes of prep time. The entire family is going to love this yummy and hearty meal (and you don’t even have to tell them you let the slow cooker do all the work!).Sometimes you just need an easy dinner win. This super easy 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli lasagna is a great option for when you’ve got a lot going on. It’s one of those recipes that maxes out on flavor and fun while keeping your prep time and stress level to a minimum.Give this easy dinner recipe a try ASAP… it’s bound to make a regular appearance on your family’s dinner menu (it’s definitely a go-to recipe in our house, along with other slow cooker favorites like this easy Hawaiian Chicken and Crock Pot White Chicken Chili recipe)!Quick and Easy Prep.&nbsp;The only real prep work needed for this slow cooker ravioli lasagna recipe is browning your meat. Then you simply layer your ingredients and let the slow cooker work it’s magic.&nbsp;Only Four Simple Ingredients!&nbsp;Less ingredients = less fuss = less stress for you to make.Dump and go recipe.&nbsp;Is there anything better than a slow cooker recipe that is low-maintenance?&nbsp;Frozen Ravioli.&nbsp;You’ll need frozen cheese ravioli to make this easy recipe. Your local grocery store will likely have several kinds and brands to choose from in the frozen foods section.Your Favorite Spaghetti Sauce.&nbsp;Use your favorite jar of spaghetti sauce or a homemade marinara sauce in this easy crockpot lasagna. This is where you can really play with the flavor of your dish. My favorite sauces to use in this dish is either a simple marinara or a tomato basil pasta sauce.Mild, Ground Italian Sausage.&nbsp;With such a short ingredient list, using a meat that brings a lot of flavor adds a lot to this dish. Using mild Italian sausage in this recipe really takes this dish to the next level.Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.&nbsp;You can’t have a lasagna without mozzarella, right?!&nbsp;See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.&nbsp;Step 1: Brown the ground sausage over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the fat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.Step 2: Reserve 1 cup of pasta sauce, and then mix the rest of the sauce with the cooked sausage and stir until well combined.&nbsp;Step 3: Add the reserved tomato sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.&nbsp;Step 4: Then add ⅓ of the ravioli into a single layer over the sauce.Step 5: Top the layer of ravioli with ⅓ of the meat and sauce mixture.&nbsp;Step 6: Then add ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.Step 7: Repeat with the remaining ravioli, sauce and meat mixture to create 3 layers. The top layer will have a little more cheese (1 cup). Cover and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours.Step 8: Once the cheese is melted, and the sauce is bubbling, scoop and enjoy!You can easily alter this recipe to be&nbsp;vegetarian&nbsp;by simply omitting the meat!&nbsp;You could also make this into a&nbsp;gluten-free&nbsp;slow cooker meal by using a gluten free ravioli! This specialty ravioli is becoming more readily available (I’ve seen it available at Target, Walmart, and my local grocery store). Please note, I have not used gluten free ravioli myself, but believe it would work well for this recipe.Make it a complete meal by serving your ravioli with a side dish (or two!). I personally love serving this with:Store leftover slow cooker ravioli in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until the ravioli has reached your desired temperature.You will need a slow cooker to make this “ravioli lasagna” recipe. I use a&nbsp;6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker. &nbsp;Do you put sauce or noodles on the bottom of lasagna? You want to start with a layer of sauce at the bottom of your lasagna, or ravioli “lazy lasagna”, to ensure your bottom layer is moist and doesn’t stick to the pan. Do you spray the bottom of a lasagna pan? If you use enough sauce at the bottom of your pan (or the bottom of your crockpot for ravioli “lazy lasagna”), you do not need to use a spray before layering your lasagna ingredients.Did you make this recipe? Tag @ourlovelanguageisfood on Instagram &amp; Facebook. Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating &amp; comment below too! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get free recipes sent directly to your inbox!from votesPrint RecipePin RecipeReally tasty, and good for feeding a big family on the weekend! Throw it in the crockpot, take the kids to the pool, and dinner’s ready when you get back 🙂ReplyI tried this recipe when staying in a cabin up north for an easy meal, and it was sooo good! I love enjoying pasta without having to stand over the stove in summer heat. I’m super excited to try it with meat-stuffed pasta next time. Such an easy recipe that tastes complicated and like you spent hours making it!ReplyI make a version of this in the over. I can’t wait to try it like this.ReplyLove this one. So quick and easy, and the Italian sausage makes it!ReplyHi, I'm Meredith!I am a Midwest-based foodie and mom working full time by day and sharing my passion for all things food by night. Follow along for great recipes to share with your family and friends. I've got you covered for breakfast, dinner, snack-time, parties, desserts, drinks, and more!Learn More

× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeIf you’re a fan of easy meal ideas, this&nbsp;4-ingredient slow cooker ravioli&nbsp;recipe is a must-try! Sometimes called “lazy lasagna”, this yummy dish is the ultimate comfort food with all the flavors of lasagna with only 10 minutes of prep time. The entire family is going to love this yummy and hearty meal (and you don’t even have to tell them you let the slow cooker do all the work!).Sometimes you just need an easy dinner win. This super easy 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli lasagna is a great option for when you’ve got a lot going on. It’s one of those...

Easy 4-ingredient Slow Cooker Ravioli ("Ravioli Lasagna")

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