4 Ingredient Crockpot Ravioli Recipe
This easy 4 Ingredient Crockpot Ravioli recipe is a perfect no-fuss meal that layers savory Italian sausage, rich pasta sauce, cheesy mozzarella, and delicious spinach and cheese-filled ravioli, all cooked slowly to perfection in a crockpot. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and yields a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
Sauce
- 45 ounces pasta sauce
Cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pasta
- 25-30 ounces cheese and spinach filled ravioli (uncooked)
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Reserve 1 cup of pasta sauce and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat, then add the remaining pasta sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Layer Sauce: Pour the reserved 1 cup of pasta sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker to create the first layer.
- Assemble Layers: Add half of the ravioli over the sauce, then spread half of the meat sauce on top, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering with the remaining ravioli, meat sauce, and finally top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen uncooked ravioli as preferred; adjust cooking time if using frozen.
- Choosing mild or hot Italian sausage adjusts the spice level to your liking.
- For easier layering, thaw ravioli slightly if frozen to prevent sticking.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil or parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Ensure the slow cooker is properly sprayed to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
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