Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Heat a skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir the pasta sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the cooked beef. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it meld for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if needed.
- Grease the inside of your slow cooker with a little oil or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Assembly
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Don’t worry if they overlap slightly.
- Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ravioli, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, half of the cheddar, and half of the Parmesan.
- Repeat the layering with another layer of ravioli, the remaining sauce, and the rest of the cheeses. Finish with the remaining cheese on top.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours. Check around 4 hours — the ravioli should be tender and the cheese fully melted.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before scooping to help the layers settle for easier serving.
Notes
For variations, swap ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef. Use part-skim cheeses for less richness or explore vegetarian options.
