Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

4 Ingredient Crockpot Ravioli Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.3 from 62 reviews
  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This easy 4 Ingredient Crockpot Ravioli recipe combines savory Italian sausage, hearty ravioli filled with cheese and spinach, rich pasta sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a fuss-free, comforting meal, simply layer the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it cook until bubbly and melted. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.

Ingredients

Meat and Sauce

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 45 ounces pasta sauce

Cheese

  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Pasta

  • 25-30 ounces cheese and spinach filled ravioli (uncooked)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside 1 cup of pasta sauce separately for layering later.
  2. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat for a leaner dish. Stir in the remaining pasta sauce and let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
  3. Layer the sauce: Pour the reserved 1 cup of pasta sauce evenly into the bottom of the slow cooker to create the first base layer.
  4. Add the first ravioli layer: Spread half of the uncooked ravioli over the bottom sauce layer, making sure they are distributed evenly.
  5. Layer meat sauce and cheese: Spoon half of the meat sauce evenly over the ravioli layer. Then sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of this layer to add richness and flavor.
  6. Repeat layering: Repeat the process by layering the remaining ravioli, followed by the leftover meat sauce and finishing with the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 3 to 4 hours. The dish is ready when the ravioli are tender, the sauce is bubbling, and the cheese is thoroughly melted and golden.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Ensure the ravioli you choose are fresh or frozen, not shelf-stable dry ravioli, for best texture after slow cooking.
  • Layering ingredients evenly helps ensure consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
  • If your slow cooker tends to cook hot, check the dish at 3 hours to avoid overcooking the ravioli.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/4-ingredient-crockpot-ravioli-recipe/