Randy's Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

"A fantastic way to enjoy lasagna without all the fuss! I thought using frozen ravioli already filled with cheese instead of layering layers of noodles and cheese would make a great dish so easy. It all comes together; just scoop it out, serve with a salad, and enjoy."

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 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

Directions

Prep 15 m

Cook 4 h 5 m

Ready In 4 h 20 m

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano into ground beef mixture.
Ladle a generous layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker; add a layer of ravioli. Ladle another layer of meat sauce over ravioli layer; alternate with remaining ravioli and meat sauce until all ingredients are used.
Cook on Low for 3 to 5 hours. Sprinkle ravioli mixture with mozzarella cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted, 45 minutes to 1 hour more.

Footnotes

Cook’s Note:
Using two jars of pasta sauce yields a much richer product. If you don’t like as much sauce, you can use a single jar. The seasonings can be adjusted to your tastes. I prefer a generous amount.
Partner Tip
Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 544 calories;23.6 g fat;52.9 g carbohydrates;29.4 g protein;91 mg cholesterol;1334 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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