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Slow Cooker Ravioli Recipe

Slow Cooker Ravioli Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Ravioli recipe is a comforting and easy one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Layers of frozen ravioli, savory Italian sausage and ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese cook slowly to meld flavors into a hearty and satisfying dish. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it work its magic for a deliciously cheesy pasta dinner with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Meat and Aromatics

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Ravioli and Sauce

  • 1 package (24 oz) frozen ravioli (do not thaw)
  • 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)

Cheeses and Garnish

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat and aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Drain off the excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
  2. Combine sauce ingredients: Pour the spaghetti sauce and undrained diced tomatoes into the skillet with the cooked meat. Stir well to combine all the flavors into a rich meat sauce.
  3. Layer the slow cooker: Spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker. Then add a layer of frozen ravioli, followed by another layer of the meat sauce and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
  4. Cook the dish: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the ravioli to cook through and the flavors to meld together perfectly.
  5. Rest and garnish: Turn off the slow cooker and let the dish sit, covered, for 20 minutes to thicken slightly. Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil or parsley for a fresh, aromatic finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen cheese or meat ravioli according to your preference.
  • To reduce sodium, use a low-sodium spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable-based sauce and cheese ravioli.
  • Make sure not to thaw the ravioli before layering; frozen ravioli cooks best in this slow cooker method.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook on HIGH for 3 hours instead of LOW for 5 hours, but watch closely to avoid overcooking.

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