Description
A hands-off, flavor-packed comfort food masterpiece that turns frozen cheese ravioli into a layered lasagna with rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g frozen cheese ravioli (32 oz, about two 16-oz packages)
- 800 g marinara sauce (28 oz, 3 cups)
- 425 g ricotta cheese (15 oz, 1 3/4 cups)
- 340 g shredded mozzarella (12 oz, about 3 cups)
- 50 g grated Parmesan (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg (50 g, beaten)
- 150 g yellow onion (1 medium, diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (9 g, minced)
- 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (5 g)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (1.5 g)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (1 g, or 1 tbsp fresh basil)
- Optional: 450 g ground beef or Italian sausage (1 lb, cooked and drained)
Instructions
- Heat 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 150 g diced onion, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. If using, add 450 g ground meat and brown for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine 425 g ricotta, 50 g grated Parmesan, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning; stir until smooth.
- Spread 120 ml marinara on the bottom of the crockpot. Layer with 300 g ravioli, dollop with one-third of the ricotta mixture, sprinkle with 110 g mozzarella, then repeat two more times, ending with reserved mozzarella on top.
- Pour remaining marinara over the layers, cover, and cook on LOW for 180-240 minutes or HIGH for 90-120 minutes, until center is bubbling and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- If desired, broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the top, or leave lid off in the crockpot for 15–20 minutes.
- Let rest uncovered for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
To avoid overcooking ravioli, ensure you use frozen ravioli and monitor the cook time closely. This dish freezes well, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg