Description
Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna is a comforting, layered dish featuring cheese-filled ravioli, rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and melty cheeses—all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s easy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli (or fresh)
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add a layer of frozen ravioli over the sauce.
- Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the ravioli and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: sauce, ravioli, ricotta mixture, mozzarella.
- Finish with a final layer of marinara sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the ravioli is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Use meat sauce instead of marinara for a heartier version.
- Experiment with different cheeses like provolone or fontina.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate before cooking—add extra cook time if starting cold.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
