Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna (Mediterranean Comfort Style)

🧀 Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna (Mediterranean Comfort Style)

📝 Description

This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna is a no-stress, dump-and-go dinner that tastes like you cooked all day. Layers of tender cheese ravioli, rich tomato sauce, seasoned meat, and creamy cheeses slow-cook into a bubbly, comforting casserole. With olive oil, garlic, herbs, and optional veggies, it leans Mediterranean while keeping that irresistible lasagna vibe. Perfect for busy days, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd—no boiling, no layering stress.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 500 g ground beef, chicken, or turkey

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 3 cups marinara or crushed tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)

• 1 kg (2 lb) refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli

• 1½ cups ricotta or cottage cheese

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup grated parmesan

• Optional add-ins: spinach, mushrooms, zucchini slices

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions (Just Put It in the Crockpot!)

1. Brown the Meat (Optional but Recommended)
   Heat olive oil in a pan, add meat, garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
   (You can skip this step if you’re in a rush—still delicious.)

2. Sauce Base
   Stir marinara sauce and tomato paste into the meat. Remove from heat.

3. Layer in Crockpot

   • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom

   • Add a layer of ravioli

   • Spoon ricotta or cottage cheese

   • Sprinkle mozzarella

   • Repeat layers until everything is used

4. Final Touch
   Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

5. Slow Cook

   • LOW: 4–5 hours

   • HIGH: 2–3 hours
     Until ravioli are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve
   Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Simple cucumber-tomato salad

• Garlic roasted vegetables

• Steamed greens with lemon and olive oil

• Whole-grain or sourdough bread

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❓ Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen ravioli?
A: Yes! No need to thaw—just add 15–20 minutes of cooking time.

Q: Is this really Mediterranean?
A: With olive oil, herbs, tomato sauce, and optional veggies like spinach or zucchini, it fits beautifully into Mediterranean comfort cooking.

Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Definitely. Skip the meat and add mushrooms, spinach, or lentils for protein.

Q: What cheese works best?
A: Mozzarella for meltiness, parmesan for depth, and ricotta or cottage cheese for creaminess.

Q: Does it reheat well?
A: Perfectly! Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.