Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar (24 oz / 680g) marinara sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
• 1 package (25 oz / 700g) frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 Cook the Meat

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
• Add chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
• Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
• Drain excess grease.

 Make the Sauce

• Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes to the meat.
• Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.

 Layer in the Crockpot

• Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.
• Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
• Add a layer of frozen ravioli.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers (sauce → ravioli → cheese) until ingredients are used.
• Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

 Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours
  OR
• Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours

Until ravioli are tender and cheese is melted.

 To Serve

• Let it rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.

 Tips

• You can use ground sausage instead of beef.
• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
• If you like it creamy, mix ½ cup ricotta with the layers.