🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce (your favorite marinara or meat sauce)
- 1 (25 oz) bag frozen ravioli (cheese or meat-filled)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, for a meaty version)
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional for extra flavor)
- Cooking spray or olive oil, for greasing the crockpot
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Brown the Meat (Optional):
- If using ground beef or sausage, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Drain excess grease and stir in Italian seasoning if using.
2️⃣ Prepare the Crockpot:
- Lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray or brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
3️⃣ Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add a single layer of frozen ravioli.
- Add a layer of cooked meat (if using).
- Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers: sauce, ravioli, meat, cheeses — until all ingredients are used up.
- Finish with a generous layer of sauce and cheese on top.
4️⃣ Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–2.5 hours.
- It’s ready when the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
✅ Tips:
- Vegetarian option: Skip the meat and add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini between the layers!
- Make it spicier: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or meat.
- Cheesy upgrade: Add dollops of ricotta cheese in the layers for an even creamier lasagna.
🍴 Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in the oven covered with foil.
