Description
A hands-off, flavor-packed comfort food masterpiece that combines rich cheese, savory meat, and zesty sauce in a convenient slow cooker style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the pasta sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a greased slow cooker, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce across the bottom.
- Add Ravioli: Layer half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce evenly.
- Repeat: Top with half of the remaining meat sauce and half of each cheese, then add another layer of ravioli, followed by the rest of the meat sauce and cheeses.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve Up: Serve hot and enjoy your comforting masterpiece with friends and family.
Notes
For crisp cheese crust, increase heat during the last 30 minutes. Personalize with sautéed veggies or spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 300
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg