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recipes crockpot ravioli lasagna
- Total Time: 380 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna simplifies the classic Italian dish using frozen ravioli and a roasted red pepper béchamel sauce for a flavorful and easy meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and delivers a comforting, satisfying experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 500g (1lb 12oz) halal ground beef, lean
- 150g (1 cup) large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 800g (28oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sea salt, plus to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 250g (9oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
- 200g (7oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50g (1 ½ oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 150g (1 cup) roasted red pepper puree
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter or plant-based margarine
- 30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- 300ml (1 ¼ cup) whole milk
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 10 fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to beef; cook until softened.
- Simmer Sauce: Combine tomatoes, paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make Béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk.
- Add Peppers & Season: Stir in red pepper puree, nutmeg, and salt to béchamel; cook until thickened.
- Layer Crockpot: Spray crockpot; add a thin layer of meat sauce.
- Add Ravioli & Béchamel: Layer ravioli, béchamel, and mozzarella.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat layering until ingredients are used.
- Final Layer & Cheese: Top with sauce, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Crockpot Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Broil (Optional): Broil for 3-5 minutes for a golden topping.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and basil. Ensure the crockpot is sprayed to prevent sticking. Avoid excess liquid in the sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Italian
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg