Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked meat. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer in the Crockpot:
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add a layer of frozen ravioli on top of the sauce.
- Spread a layer of ricotta cheese (if using) and sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Enjoy this easy, cheesy crockpot lasagna with minimal prep!
