This recipe for Ravioli Lasagna lets you come home to everyone’s favorite set-it-and-forget-it meal.
Ingredients :
1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
24 ounces marinara sauce or pasta sauce
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli do not thaw
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions :
In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
Add marinara sauce, drained tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Spray the inside of a 6 qt crock pot with cooking spray.
Add 1 cup of the meat sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the frozen ravioli, 2 cups of sauce, and 1 ¼ cups of mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining ravioli, the remaining sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with parmesan cheese.
To absorb excess moisture, Place a double layer of paper towel over the top of the slow cooker, ensuring it doesn't touch the cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Once cooked, turn the slow cooker off, remove the lid, and rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
