Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna
If you love classic lasagna but don’t have time to boil noodles or layer fillings, this slow cooker ravioli lasagna is about to become your new favorite dinner. Made with frozen cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, this easy crockpot recipe delivers all the cozy, comforting flavors of traditional lasagna with almost no prep.
This dump-and-go slow cooker pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Just layer the ingredients in your crockpot, set it to low, and come home to a hot, cheesy, lasagna-style dinner that smells like it’s been simmering all day. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s hearty, filling, and guaranteed to satisfy even picky eaters.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna:
Only 4 ingredients simple, affordable, and pantry-friendly
No boiling or browning required true dump-and-go convenience
Lasagna flavor without the work frozen ravioli replaces traditional noodles and ricotta layers
Perfect for busy families cooks while you’re at work or running errands
Easy to customize add ground beef, sausage, or veggies if desired
Great leftovers reheats beautifully for lunch or dinner the next day
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients:
1 (24–26 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
1 (25–27 oz) bag frozen cheese ravioli (do not thaw)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
Spread about ½ cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of the crockpot to prevent sticking.
Add a single layer of frozen cheese ravioli, slightly overlapping if needed.
Spoon ¾–1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the ravioli.
Sprinkle with a portion of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Repeat the layers ravioli, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan until all ingredients are used. Finish with sauce and the remaining cheese on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, until the ravioli are tender and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Let rest on WARM for 10–15 minutes before serving to help the layers set.
Variations & Helpful Tips:
Add protein: Stir ½–1 pound of cooked ground beef or Italian sausage into the marinara for a heartier meal.
Make it veggie-friendly: Use spinach and cheese ravioli or add a layer of fresh or thawed spinach.
Extra saucy: Warm an additional jar of marinara and spoon over individual servings.
Kid-friendly option: Go lighter on cheese in one section for picky eaters.
This easy slow cooker ravioli lasagna recipe is the ultimate comfort food shortcut perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or anytime you need a no-stress, crowd-pleasing dinner.
