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Published: Jun 15, 2023 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

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As a full-time working parent, I know getting a homemade meal on the table on busy weeknights or after a weekend full of activities can be tough. With our detailed step-by-step photos and simple six step process, this Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna Recipe will have you putting the ultimate comfort food onto your family’s table without all the stress.

a white plate with a serving of crockpot lazy lasagna. It is topped with Italian seasoning, and fresh basil leaves sit around as garnish.

Like all of our easy slow cooker recipes, this crockpot lasagna with ravioli brings big flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Our family loves that this recipe only requires about 10 minutes of hands-on time, the slow cooker works it’s magic while we go about our day, and then viola! This extra cozy, crockpot lazy day lasagna with cheese ravioli is ready to enjoy.

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  • You’ll Love This Lazy Day Lasagna With Cheese Ravioli Crockpot
  • Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Ingredients
  • How To Make Crock Pot Lasagna With Ravioli
  • Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe Variations
  • What To Serve With Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
  • How To Store Crockpot Lasagna With Ravioli
  • Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna FAQs
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  • Lazy Day Lasagna with Cheese Ravioli (Crockpot)

You’ll Love This Lazy Day Lasagna With Cheese Ravioli Crockpot

Quick and Easy Prep. The only real prep work needed for this slow cooker ravioli lasagna recipe is browning your meat. Then you simply layer your ingredients and let the slow cooker work it’s magic. 

Only Four Simple Ingredients! Less ingredients = less fuss = less stress for you to make.

Dump and go recipe. Is there anything better than a slow cooker recipe that is low-maintenance? 

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Ingredients

ingredients needed to make 4-ingredient slow cooker ravioli.
  • Frozen Ravioli. You’ll need frozen cheese ravioli to make this easy recipe. Your local grocery store will likely have several kinds and brands to choose from in the frozen foods section.
  • Your Favorite Spaghetti Sauce. Use your favorite jar of spaghetti sauce or a homemade marinara sauce in this easy crockpot lasagna. This is where you can really play with the flavor of your dish. My favorite sauces to use in this dish is either a simple marinara or a tomato basil pasta sauce.
  • Mild, Ground Italian Sausage. With such a short ingredient list, using a meat that brings a lot of flavor adds a lot to this dish. Using mild Italian sausage in this recipe really takes this dish to the next level.
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. You can’t have a lasagna without mozzarella, right?! 

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. 

Helpful Equipment

You will need a slow cooker to make this “ravioli lasagna” recipe. I use a 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker.  

How To Make Crock Pot Lasagna With Ravioli

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing the Italian sausage being browned on the stovetop.

Step 1: Brown the ground sausage over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the fat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing browned Italian sausage being mixed together with pasta sauce.

Step 2: Reserve 1 cup of pasta sauce, and then mix the rest of the sauce with the cooked sausage and stir until well combined. 

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing the initial layer of pasta sauce at the bottom of the crockpot.

Step 3: Add the reserved tomato sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. 

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing a layer of ravioli being added to the crockpot.

Step 4: Then add ⅓ of the ravioli into a single layer over the sauce.

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing a layer of meat and pasta sauce mixture being placed over a layer of ravioli.

Step 5: Top the layer of ravioli with ⅓ of the meat and sauce mixture. 

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. showing a layer of mozzarella being sprinkled on.

Step 6: Then add ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.

process shot showing how to make 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli. a hand is putting a cover on a crockpot, in anticipation of cooking.

Step 7: Repeat with the remaining ravioli, sauce and meat mixture to create 3 layers. The top layer will have a little more cheese (1 cup). Cover and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours.

a white plate with a serving of crockpot lazy lasagna. It is being sprinkled with Italian seasoning. The plate sits in front of a crockpot, a board of freshly sliced bread, and a small bowl of Italian seasoning.

Step 8: Once the cheese is melted, and the sauce is bubbling, scoop and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe Variations

  • Use a different meat. While this recipe calls for Italian sausage, you can easily mix things up by using ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef. If you like a bit of a kick, you can also use a hot Italian sausage. Just be sure to brown the meat on the stove prior to make the meat sauce as outlined in the recipe card. If you’re using a leaner meat (like turkey or chicken), you may want to use cooking spray or a little olive oil when browning to help prevent it from sticking to your pan.
  • Add some veggies. You can sauté sliced mushrooms, zucchini, and/or diced red bell peppers along with your meat if desired.
  • Use a frozen ravioli with meat in it to save even more time! Don’t want to bother with browning the meat? Use a frozen beef ravioli instead! Simply layer with pasta sauce and cheese for an even easier meal.
  • Use a mix of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Parmesan is another staple in Italian recipes, so why not mix things up swapping out about 1 cup of your mozzarella for parmesan? 
  • Top with Italian seasoning. I personally love adding a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning on top of my lasagnas when I make them. This adds color and flavor to the dish, and is a great idea for your lazy crock pot lasagna too!
  • Garnish with fresh herbs when serving. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or fresh basil are both lovely compliments to this delicious meal.

Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna With Dietary Restrictions

You can easily alter this recipe to be vegetarian by simply omitting the meat! 

You could also make this into a gluten-free slow cooker meal by using a gluten free ravioli! This specialty ravioli is becoming more readily available (I’ve seen it available at Target, Walmart, and my local grocery store). Please note, I have not used gluten free ravioli myself, but believe it would work well for this recipe.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna

Make it a complete meal by serving your ravioli with a side dish (or two!). I personally love serving this with:

  • Side salads – a green salad is easy to customize to your tastes, and a great way to add veggies to your meal!
  • Green beans – especially when you can get them in season in the summertime!
  • Garlic bread – make your own, or use a store-bought version. 
a white plate with a serving of crockpot lazy lasagna. a fork is digging into the serving and holds a ravioli. It is topped with Italian seasoning, and fresh basil leaves sit around as garnish.

How To Store Crockpot Lasagna With Ravioli

Store leftover slow cooker ravioli in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until the ravioli has reached your desired temperature.

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna FAQs

Do you put sauce or noodles on the bottom of lasagna?

You want to start with a layer of sauce at the bottom of your lasagna, or ravioli “lazy lasagna”, to ensure your bottom layer is moist and doesn’t stick to the pan.

Do you spray the bottom of a lasagna pan?

If you use enough sauce at the bottom of your pan (or the bottom of your crockpot for ravioli “lazy lasagna”), you do not need to use a spray before layering your lasagna ingredients.

Do I have to thaw out the frozen ravioli before using it?

No, you do not need to thaw the frozen ravioli before using it in this frozen ravioli lasagna recipe in the crockpot!

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a white plate with a serving of crockpot lazy lasagna. It is topped with Italian seasoning, and fresh basil leaves sit around as garnish.

Lazy Day Lasagna with Cheese Ravioli (Crockpot)

Meredith
Sometimes called "lazy lasagna", this easy 4-ingredient crockpot ravioli is the ultimate comfort food with all the flavors of lasagna but only 10 minutes of prep time. This dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy nights!
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 696 kcal

Equipment

  • Large 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 45 oz pasta sauce of choice (we use 2, 23.5oz jars of marinara sauce)
  • 32 oz frozen cheese ravioli (we use 2, 16oz bags)
  • 2 C shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the fat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Reserve 1 cup of pasta sauce, and then mix the rest of the pasta sauce with the cooked Italian sausage and stir until well combined. 
  • Add the reserved tomato sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading it out into an even layer that covers the bottom of the basin. 
  • Then add ⅓ of the frozen ravioli, ⅓ of the ground beef mixture, and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat 2x to create 3 layers total. The final layer of cheese on the very top will have a little more than the previous layers (1 cup total).
  • Cover and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours.

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions 
  • Use a different meat. Instead of the Italian sausage, you can also use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef. Just be sure to brown the meat on the stove prior to make the meat sauce as outlined in the recipe card. If you’re using a leaner meat (like turkey or chicken), you may want to use cooking spray or a little olive oil when browning to help prevent it from sticking to your pan.
  • Add some veggies. You can sauté sliced mushrooms, zucchini, and/or diced red bell peppers along with your meat if desired.
  • Use a frozen ravioli with meat in it to save even more time! Don’t want to bother with browning the meat? Use a frozen beef ravioli instead! Simply layer with pasta sauce and cheese for an even easier meal.
  • Use a mix of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Parmesan is another staple in Italian recipes, so why not mix things up swapping out about 1 cup of your mozzarella for parmesan? 
  • Top with Italian seasoning. This adds color and flavor to the dish.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs when serving. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or fresh basil are both lovely compliments to this delicious meal.
 
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover slow cooker ravioli in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until the ravioli has reached your desired temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 33gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 2046mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 14mg
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  1. Debi Williams says

    January 02, 2025 at 11:44 am

    I was wondering if it would hurt to cook it a little longer? Like for 6 hours instead of 4. I’ll be away from the house most of the day and wanted to have this ready for my grandson.

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    • Meredith says

      January 02, 2025 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Debi, does your slow cooker have a “keep warm” setting that it will turn to after your cooking duration? That would be my recommendation if you have that option!
      Otherwise, I haven’t tried cooking it for 6 hours but it’s definitely worthy trying! Let me know how it goes.

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      • Debi Williams says

        January 02, 2025 at 6:56 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you, Meredith. My crockpot does have a keep warm setting. I’ll try that. I’m looking forward to making this for my grandson tomorrow. He loves ravioli

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        • Meredith says

          January 03, 2025 at 9:32 am

          Wonderful, I can’t wait to hear what he thinks, enjoy!

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