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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Ground Beef » Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli

Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe With Ravioli

by Sarah Olson on March 4, 2022 | Updated March 3, 2023 40 Comments

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Using ravioli to make lasagna is the easiest meal ever, as the ravioli acts as the noodle and the ricotta layers! This slow cooker ravioli lasagna is my family’s favorite meal.

Easy casseroles are my favorite thing to make in the slow cooker. Also, try my chicken tater tot casserole, green chile chicken, and rice casserole.

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I’ve tried using raw noodles (dried) in the slow cooker, and they always turn out chalky. There is something magical about how they make frozen ravioli noodles. Since frozen ravioli isn’t dried dough and instead has fresh dough, it cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker. No need to use uncooked lasagna noodles for this recipe.

You will love my version of lazy lasagna, and in fact, I know you’ll put this on your dinner menu often. This is a very comforting casserole! There is no need to add ricotta or cottage cheese to this dish; the ravioli has it covered in its cheese mixture filling.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Frozen Ravioli – Frozen ravioli for crockpot lasagna works best. I use the store brand, 5-cheese variety. If desired, you can use any flavor, such as spinach or portabella mushroom ravioli.
  • Marinara Sauce – I love Rao’s marinara for this recipe. It takes the recipe to the next level with authentic tasting sauce. It’s more expensive, though I can find it at Walmart for half the price of other stores.
  • Ground beef – Use whatever kind of ground beef your family uses; this recipe is very forgiving!
  • Seasonings – Raw onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano are added while cooking the ground beef.
  • Cheese – I use whole milk mozzarella cheese to top the ravioli casserole. You can add a sprinkle of parmesan if desired as well.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Step One – First, you will need to brown a pound of ground beef in a skillet, adding freshly chopped onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step Two – Don’t drain off all the liquid. Leave about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid in the meat mixture; this will help keep the ravioli lasagna moist.

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Step Three – Add half of the jar of marinara to the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step Four – Top with half of the bag of frozen ravioli, spread them out into a single layer if possible, some overlapping is fine.

Step Five – Add the ground beef mixture.

Step Six – The remainder of the bag of frozen ravioli.

Step Seven – Pour over the remainder of the jar of marinara.

Step Eight – Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese. Once you get the layering down the first time, you won’t even need to look at this recipe! It’s effortless!

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What to serve with this recipe

Choose one or more of these ideas for a complete meal for your crockpot lasagna.

  • Caesar salad – We love a homemade caesar salad with lasagna, or if I’ve had a long day, a caesar salad kit is lovely.
  • Green Salad – A fresh green salad with tomato, red onion, and a creamy dressing like ranch or blue cheese.
  • Garlic bread – Buy store-made garlic bread for an easy side dish! Start baking your garlic bread about 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • French Bread – The easiest side ever is a store bought loaf of French bread, served with butter. If you have a bread maker, you can start the bread maker about the same time as this recipe.

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Variations

  • Alfredo lasagna – Use 24 ounces of jarred alfredo instead of spaghetti sauce for alfredo lasagna.
  • Taco lasagna – Use 24 ounces of salsa instead of tomato sauce. Add taco seasoning to your meat and top with cheddar instead of mozzarella for an easy taco-inspired dish.
  • Veggie-packed lasagna – Add layers of fresh spinach to this dish instead of meat sauce for vegetable lasagna.
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Recipe FAQs

What kind of meat can I use instead of ground beef?

Ground sausage – Italian sausage or breakfast sausage such as Jimmy Dean.
Frozen meatballs – You can use a small bag of meatballs. These bags are usually about 20 ounces, and this will stretch your recipe to feed more.

How can I make this vegetarian?

Use soy crumbles instead of ground beef if desired in this slow cooker lasagna. Or you can omit the ground beef entirely. Alternatively, you can add thinly sliced zucchini to the middle layer for a meaty texture.

Should I thaw the ravioli?

Do not thaw the ravioli. This recipe has been tested over and over with frozen ravioli and will work perfectly.

Can I use refrigerated-style ravioli instead of frozen?

I recommend using frozen for this recipe if at all possible. If you can not find frozen, you can use the refrigerated style. You can cut down on the cooking time by an hour.

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Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

4.94 from 30 votes
You won't believe how easy this cheat recipe for lasagna is! Just need ravioli, meat, seasonings and cheese!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 769kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 25 oz. frozen ravioli – DO NOT THAW (I use 5 cheese)
  • 1 lb. ground beef (can use mild sausage)
  • 1 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano (not ground)
  • 24 oz. marinara sauce (I use Rao's)
  • 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
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Instructions:

  • In a medium-sized non-stick skillet set to medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook until the meat is browned. Don't drain all the liquid off the meat; keep a few tablespoons in the meat to keep it moist.
  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add half of the marinara sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add HALF of the bag of ravioli on top of that sauce.
  • Add all of the ground beef mixture over the ravioli.
  • Add the remaining ravioli over the meat.
  • Pour over the remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Should I thaw the ravioli?
  • Do not thaw the ravioli.
  • This recipe has been tested over and over with frozen ravioli and will work perfectly.
Can I use refrigerated-style instead of frozen ravioli?
  • I recommend using frozen for this recipe if at all possible.
  • If you can not find frozen, you can use the refrigerated style. You can cut down on the cooking time by an hour.
How can I make this vegetarian?
  • Use soy crumbles instead of ground beef if desired.
  • Or you can omit the ground beef entirely.
  • Alternatively, you can add thinly sliced zucchini to the middle layer for a meaty texture.
What kind of meat can I use instead of ground beef?
  • Ground sausage – Italian style or breakfast sausage such as Jimmy Dean.
  • Frozen meatballs – You can use a small bag of meatballs. These bags are usually about 20 ounces, and this will stretch your recipe to feed more.
Variations 
  • Alfredo lasagna – Use 24 ounces of jarred alfredo instead of spaghetti sauce for alfredo lasagna.
  • Taco lasagna – Use 24 ounces of salsa instead of tomato sauce. Add taco seasoning to your meat and top with cheddar instead of mozzarella for an easy taco-inspired dish.
  • Veggie-packed lasagna – Add layers of fresh spinach to this dish instead of meat sauce for vegetable lasagna.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1906mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1212IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 531mg | Iron: 19mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Karry says

      February 9, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      4 stars
      Haven’t actually tried the recipe yet, but just put it all-in the crackpot.
      I was just wondering if I could cook it for 2 hours on high instead of 4 on low?
      I got a late start today, thought I had mozzarella cheese and didn’t.

      Reply
    2. Tracy-Lee says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Have made this twice so far….with variations and both tasted …err… TASTY!

      Admit ,with both versions used 24 oz bags of frozen Italian mini meatballs .
      Not only WAY easier , love the taste of those meatballs. 😉
      That said…one version used cheese ravioli ,the other beef filled. both worked great .
      Kudos on the spices , and IMHO ,using marinara sauce instead of pasta/ spaghetti sauce.

      Few days back bought enough stuff 2 make it twice more , but gonna try mixing well, half meat/half cheese ravioli.
      Best of both worlds…lol

      Sarah ,
      Thanks for a total keeper recipe .

      Tracy-Lee

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 12, 2022 at 7:14 pm

        Great to hear Traci! Stay tuned in a week or two I’ll post my Lasagna recipe, it’s just as good as this!

        Reply
      • Tracy-Lee says

        January 27, 2023 at 4:40 am

        5 stars
        UPDATE.
        Weeks ago did the combo half cheese/ half beef ravioli…turned out great!
        Gonna make it tomorrow , gonna try variations again. ….more sauce ,different cheese,and spices.

        Sarah,
        Yer original recipe definitely hit my favorite top 5 Crock-pot list ,so easy yet tastes great.
        Just enjoy tweaking it each time I make it .

        Reply
    3. Noreen says

      October 7, 2022 at 9:21 am

      Thinking about making it a day early and warming up next day. How’s the flavor the second day? I’ll add more cheese to top when I reheat it.

      Reply
    4. Tracy says

      September 27, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Can you double in a slow cooker? We have a large group that I would need doubled.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 27, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        I think it would be fine doubled, though the best part is getting some of the cheese on top. Could you use 2 slow cookers instead?

        Reply
    5. Aileen says

      September 19, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      4 stars
      My husband and I enjoyed this recipe. I would like to make it for the holiday’s so it will be doubled so it might be easier in the oven. Do you have any advice on the temperature and length of time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 19, 2022 at 5:47 pm

        I have not tested in the oven, so I can’t say. I apologize!

        Reply
      • Lizzie says

        October 10, 2022 at 9:04 am

        Aileen,

        Here’s a recipe link for Ravioli-lasagna in the oven. I’ll share the link so you enjoy all her tips shared. Also take a look on Pinterest or Google for more very similar oven Ravioli-lasagna recipes. 🙂

        Ravioli Lasagna (4 Ingredients)

        https://www.nelliebellie.com/ravioli-lasagna/

        13×9
        350°
        30-40 minutes
        Nelliebellie.com

        Sarah,
        Thanks for sharing your Crockpot Ravioli-lasagna recipe, can’t wait to try! Sounds fabulous and the smell throughout the house will be amazing!! Excited to find your site!

        Have a lovely day,
        Lizzie

        Reply
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