Randy's Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

I have made this lots of times, but, always in the oven. The method is basically the same. The only difference is that after I put the ingredients together in the baking pan, I COVER the pan with foil. I didn't notice whether or not the posted recipe uses cooked or uncooked ravioli. I use UNCOOKED ravioli. The layers pretty much work the same way.....I like to add a little fresh mozzarella in between the layers so it has that gooey-ness of lasagna. After I cover it, I bake it ABOUT 45 minutes to one hour at 350.

Yummy! Followed the recipe and it turned out fantastic. Love it when you don't have to read 15+ reviews with each one telling you a different way of altering the recipe. With this recipe you don't have any reviewers altering the recipe because there is no need to; It's great the way it is. Thank you for an easy and delicious recipe.

I used half ground beef/half ground sausage and a homemade marinara and I omitted the additional salt. I was able to put this together fairly quickly (and fairly cheaply as well because all of the ingredients were bought at Aldi!) at the start of my day and it was ready to go at dinnertime. I did take another reviewer's suggestion and add cheese in the layers as well as on top. I did sprinkle a good amount canned parmesan along with the shredded mozzerellla, too. The whole family enjoyed it, especially my two kids. We sopped up the additional sauce with white trash garlic bread (softened butter and lots of garlic powder, spread onto sandwich bread and thrown under the broiler). NO LEFTOVERS. Definitely a make again.

Used a 24-oz jar of Classico® Tomato and Basil sauce and a 12-oz container of my homemade marinara that I always keep on hand in the freezer. I'll admit that I'm not a huge slow cooker fan, but this one won me over, and I definitely would make it again. It really is a "no brainer," tastes pretty darn good, quick to get into the crock pot, and using a crock pot liner makes cleanup a breeze. I think one or two links of Italian sausage cooked with the ground beef would be a good addition. The presentation may not be classic lasagna, but you definitely will think you're eating lasagna...those cheese raviolis really do the job! RandyOSU you won me over!

This is a great recipe for this nights where you need to do something about dinner but can't be at home to cook it. I keep cooked ground beef in my freezer so this was easy to pull together. I followed the directions and the timing was too long and resulted in mushy pasta. I like to give a recipe a fair shot by not doing any changes the first time I make. Next time I will cook for three hours and that will be plenty. The kids gave it 2 thumbs up so we will be making this again.

This recipe is delicious. The whole family loved it. I did add frozen thawed spinach that I squeezed access water out of to the meat sauce. I also substituted ground turkey in place of the beef. Also put some shredded Italian cheese in between layers. Turned out great.

Very good and VERY easy. I used 4 jars of pasta sauce and 30 ounces of raviloi. This does make a lot of food, but the leftovers should reheat well. I will be making this often.

I really like this recipe!! It just barely fit into my tiny crock pot (I'd recommend using a 6 qt if possible). I didn't thaw the ravioli first because I didn't have the time to, and it turned out fine. I also just add mozzarella to our plates after the lasagna is scooped out instead of putting it on top while still in the crock pot. It is super delicious reheated as well. This is one of my favorites and I probably will never make "real" lasagna again.

can this recipe be converted to make it in the oven? please advise any changes needed to make it in the oven. thank you in advance. terry

I usually make my ravioli in the oven but thought I would give this method a shot. Worked fantastic in my 5 quart slow cooker and was ready in 3 hours. I did let it set a little longer while photographing the dish for the site. But I advise eating at 3 hours. The longer it cooks the mushier it gets. I didn't use prepared pasta sauce but instead used a quart of home canned tomatoes, one 15 oz. can of tomato sauce and 3 oz. tomato paste in its place. I also simmered my sauce about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes - just something I do when I make spaghetti sauce so I did so for this also. Worked great. I also layered the cheese in before cooking. It turned out nice and cheesy, the stringy kind of goodness! I admit I didn't have high hopes for this - never do with any slow cooker recipe. But this one didn't disappoint. This would be great for busy families that have after school activities. Just toss the ingredients in the cooker, run your errands or kiddos around and come home to a hot cooked meal waiting for you! For easy clean up use the slow cooker liners. They're great! What can be better than that after a busy day? Thanks for the keeper.

Fixed this for our homecoming pot luck meal. It was great.the only thing I did different is add Italian cheese in the layers. Cooked on low 4 hour added cheese 1 more hour. Turned out as good as I hoped.

My family loved it. I did use ground turkey instead of beef. I also baked it in the oven on 350 for and hour instead of the crockpot. After adding the cheese, it baked another 30. Due to time, it was easier to change it.

This slow cooker lasagna was as good as any lasagna I’ve ever made. It pains me to say that. Am I anti-slow cooker? Am I a food snob? I don’t know, but I’m gonna re-evaluate my core beliefs. This recipe started in the grocery store. I’m standing there, looking at all the interesting fresh ravioli options, and I realize — I need to use frozen pasta (like the recipe directs) or else the ravioli probably turns to mush. So, I make my way to frozen foods. I never bought frozen pasta before, and I can’t find it. Then I realize, if I buy fresh ravioli and freeze it, it becomes frozen ravioli, right? Geez. So, I select some interesting fresh ravioli, stick it in the freezer, and get on with my life. I added onion and garlic to the sauce. I inserted layers of ricotta mixed with cooked, squeezed-dry spinach between the layers of ravioli, and cooked it on high for a little under 4 hours. Wow. I ask my husband, “Is this as good as any lasagna I slaved away for hours to make”? “Yep”. Okay, confirmation. If you’re a little bit of a slow cooker snob, I suggest you lower yourself to my level and give this recipe a try. Life can be a balancing act and this dish is proof that a short-cut is sometimes the most delicious way to get from one meal to the next with no sacrifice, and all gain.

i made this today and it came out great. I added sausage and onions,

There are some things that shouldn't be made in a slow cooker. This is one of them.

Loved it.....I used one jar of sauce, cooked on low for 4 hours then to warm and added the cheese

Will most certainly make this again. I tweak it just a little. I mix ricotta cheese with the mozzarella and make an extra layer and also add extra mushrooms. Top it with mozzarella and fresh Parmesan. It makes it very creamy. Abviously, not a low cal change! But great for a special occasion.

I loved this... So good and very easy to make. You can adjust the seasoning to taste and add in extras like mushrooms if you like.

Yum! Easy to customize. Add a layer of ricotta mixed with chopped spinach. Use less sauce.

Very easy to make and was delicious too! Preparing this ahead of time really made dinner time a breeze. I just added a salad and some rolls and dinner was done. Thanks for a simple and yummy recipe!

Absolutely loved this. Hubs has asked me to make it again. I did use sausage instead of beef because that is all I had. Still yummy!While I was making it I thought about doubling the recipe but this made just enough for dinner and leftovers.

Awsome and essy!

I tried this recipe out on the seniors at church, thinking that it looked so simple they might fix it for themselves. I think that idea was a success. I got one request for the recipe. The flavor is very good, but I will make a couple of changes on how I fixed it. I used a five-quart round cooker, but the next time I will use the oval six-quart so I can spread it out more. By doing this, the cheese will cover a larger space. I'm also seriously thinking about putting some of the cheese between the two layers of ravioli and not so much on top. I will NOT cook this for five hours again; in fact, I had a bit of burning on one side.

Great recipe but 3-5 hours is waaayyy off. 3 hours on low MAX! 2.5 hours was all mine needed. Leave it in for 5 hours and I would love to see a picture of that posted on here! LOL!!

I used my own homemade sauce with this....so good. Kids, husband, and mother devoured it!

Absolutely delicious! Made it with my own homemade spaghetti sauce, because I'm Italian and jarred sauce is not allowed in my house. ;) The ravioli was frozen solid when I put it together in a baking dish, and it came out perfect, cooked at 350 degrees, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Will definitely make again and again! Buon Appetite!

The grandkids loved this! All 3 went back for more, and they're VERY picky. Will definitely be making it again. Just added peppers and onions when browning the meat, and a few of my own spices.

I LOVE this recipe. I did add lots of fresh spinach and grated zucchini to it. I could not find frozen ravioli so used fresh from the meat department and ground turkey instead of beef.

I loved this..my kids loved it. Will definitely make again and again. My daughter said she liked it better than my actual lasagna...and I was like say whaaaat? Lol but I suppose to each their own! It's definitely delicious and definitely way easier then my lasagna. Makes a ton. I have it separated in the freezer for another 2 additional dinners!

Very easy to make and delicious!!! When I make this again (and I will) I will not add the mozzarella cheese in the crockpot, but on the individual plates. Less mess that way.

I made this recently. It was so easy and delicious. Because I'm always on the go, I don'tdon't think that I can ever make it the original long process way again.

My family loved this recipe. And it's so easy to make, definitely a keeper.

Tastes just like lasagna without the hassle!

Loved it! Very easy and fast to make. Made it for a dinner party and it was a smash it. Friends had seconds. Will definitely make this again!

I doubled the amount and the dish went in less than 30 minutes. I wasn't that sold on the form of it, but all-in-all the taste was fantastic. Next time I make it , I will be adding more cheese in between layers.

It turned out dried out. ??

I used home made spicy sage breakfast sausage and the family loved it. I found it a littte on the dry side so next time I will use 2 jars of sauce as suggested in the Cook's notes.

Tasted good but a little mushy

This was very good, but nothing like lasagna. I would call this Randy's Slow Cooker Ravioli. It is also easy to put together and a cinch to clean up if you use a crock pot liner. Having leftovers for lunch.

Comfort food made easy! Followed exactly and it turned out wonderful!

I skipped the frozen ravioli and layered with a box of pre-cooked lasagna noodles. (Available in the dry pasta section at the super market.) Just add more sauce. I topped with more grated cheese before serving at the end. I garnished with a few slices of avocado ( optional) and dollop of sour cream on serving the plate .Great new twist.

My family loved it.

I made without the ground beef, instead I cooked up a red, green bell pepper, and 8 ounces of mushrooms, and large sweet onion, a few garlic cloves in some olive oil and added that into the sauce. I did layer some ricotta along with fresh spinach. It needed a bit more than four hours on low to fully cook, topped with mozzarella. I'll try it again with ground beef, but will still include some of the veggies, they added great flavor.

I used beef ravioli and added 1 large onion chopped, 1 whole head of garlic, 1 Tbs. Italian seasoning, 1 Tbs. oregano.

Very simple to make and a great twist to lasagna

Made this dish for my Christmas luncheon my employees loved it!!! I will make this again.

Randy, this is an awesome lasagna - great idea using cheese ravioli!

This was sort of a different variation of my normal lasagne. This was much easier to make and tasted delicious. My whole family absolutely loved it.... no leftovers on this one I will definitely make again for my daughter home from college in a few weeks

I haven't tried this recipe yet but by looking at it I might as well make as is & pop it in the oven for less time. Why go to all that bother just to put it into a crock pot & let it cook for several more hours. Too much work for a crock pot dinner.

I made this last night, followed the recipe exactly and everyone loved it and went back for seconds. Will definitely be adding this into the regular rotation.

Quick and easy!

My family really enjoyed this. It's simple to make. A good slow cooker meal for summer. I wasn't sure if it would be enough of the ravioli but it made plenty for a family of four with some left over.

This is a quick, tasty and satisfying meal. It was a great dinner to have after watching a little league game. My boys loved it. I followed the recipe as written.

We loved it! So easy and delicious! I don't know if this recipe could be improved.

This had way to much seasoning in it. Couldn't get past all the oregano taste. Overall it is a great concept and I will make it again with out all the added seasonings. It was easy and cooked up well in the crock pot. I used half ground beef and half itlain sausage.

My hubby liked it better than I did but he likes lasagna better than I do. The sauce is a little meaty for me but it was a keeper recipe. Quick and easy. I did the Italian Shredded Cheese between layers as others suggested. Next time I might use sausage or combo of beef & sausage. I used 1 Bertolli Tomato Basil and 1 Classico Traditional Sweet Basil. I cooked for 4 1/2 hours but think it could have been done in 3 - 3 1/2 hours. Will make again.

Really good recipe. I might add a little water to the pot for the last hour next time. I served with homemade bread and a salad. Great!

It was definitely an easy recipe, though I think I would need to find better raviolis...

I made no changes and definitely will make again. Kids and grandkids loved it.

A little dry but will make again with more sauce.

I followed the recipe but mine came out clumpy, not very tasty and not at all pleasing to look at. We ate it the first night, no one ate it the second night...I took it for a lunch and threw away the rest. Not sure where I went wrong with all these great reviews.

So yummy and super easy! I added small scoops of Ricotta cheese in the layers because my family loves cheese...I'll definitely be making this again!

This was super easy and tasted great. Make sure you know your crock pot, however, as three hours on low for mine was almost too long.

This was awful! It smelled delicious while cooking and the sauce was good. I cut the cooking time down as recommended but the ravioli was terrible. I can't say it was mushy but it was very paste like. I won't be making this again as it got a 2 thumbs DOWN from the family.

I made this for the family on the day before Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit. Super easy to put together and was perfect to eat folks as they arrived.

I tried this because it sounded like something I could make, freeze in portions and reheat at work and it was. I did make a couple of changes. I used reduced sodium spaghetti sauce and added no salt to the recipe. I used mild Italian sausage. I layered in cheese in the middle , but didn't add it to the top because I wanted to add the cheese to each portion as I used them. It was very easy and tasty. I had people hovering over me at lunch asking me how I made it. Good recipe. Next time I will try spicy Italian sausage and throw in some fresh sliced mushrooms.

The only change I made was not adding basil and Italian seasoning. The sauces I chose were flavorful enough. I should have used the cooking times from the recipe but I was too impatient and did 2 1/2 hours cooking and then 30 minutes with the cheese. It was still wonderful though.

I added frozen chopped spinach to this recipe, good recipe.

Even my teen who doesn't like spaghetti sauce likes This! yum

I don't know if I'd call this lasagna, but it's easy and delicious.

Trying this recipe now! Excited for it. I followed the recipe but since my daughter is vegetarian I used Light life smart ground I upped the amounts of all spices too because we like them very flavorful. I plan on making garlic bread. I also used frozen cheese ravioli and it took about 8 of them for each layer. I also used two jars a sauce. And sprinkled Parmesan cheese on top while it cooked in the crock pot. Thank you for a great recipe. Such an easy and quick recipe with easy clean up too. Can’t wait to try it!

I made this and loved it! I used 1 jar of sauce and one can of tomato sauce because that's what I had, and I added some shredded cheddar because we like a lot of cheese. I'll definitely be making this again, possibly adding more garlic for additional flavor.

Absolutely awesome delicious. We used chicken garlic raviolis along with diced garlic in a jar. Found our easy go to pasta dinner

EASY GOOD I over compensated with to much sauce 21/2 jars because I thought pasta would soak it up. I will stick to 2 jars next time. I will also add cheese between layers next time. I liked it. I will make again because it is handy and good. There are many times that this would be a great option for a meal.

It was so good! Even better as a leftover, I think! Although, I feel like it was less like a lasagna and more like a really good "chef boyardee" ravioli, but still a much make!!!

Very good recipe. Very good quick substitute for lasagna noodles. I used meat ravioli instead of cheese and still very good and added few vegetables: carrots zucchini and peppers.

My 9 year old did eat it up and it was super easy so it may deserve 4 stars for these points.

This is so good, and so filling! I cut the recipe in half, as it is just my spouse and I, and we still have some left over. I didn't make any other changes. We'll definitely make this again soon!

Made a vegetarian version using spinach and ricotta stuffed ravioli. I used a jar of basil tomato sauce and added chopped red pepper, chopped sun dried tomatoes and chopped black olives. I layered in slices of fresh mozzarella . Delicious!

Loved it just like it was written!

Family didn't care for it. The ravioli came out a little gummy, so the consistency was unappealing. Perhaps if you shortened the cooking time it would come out better.

One word: Amazing! While I was making it, I wondered how it would be any different than just making the ravioli with sauce. It blew my mind that it tasted just like homemade lasagna! I will be making this again and again!

No way this needs any added salt.

This was pretty good! I used ground sweet Italian sausage instead of beef because I prefer it. I also topped it with some shredded parm. Next time I will add more mozz, especially on top. Also, I cooked it in the oven instead of the slow cooker. Just pre-cook your ravioli, layer everything the same way in a deep baking dish, cover and bake until everything is thoroughly warmed, then uncover and bake until cheese on top is browned.

Easy and yummy!

Great just as written. Will definitely make again.

Fantastic. The teenagers couldn't get enough. I did add fresh basil from the herb garden and used sweet Italian sausage for an authentic touch. Great for a prepare in the evening and cook during the work day meal.

family loved it

easy and good I used 2 jars sauce

This is delicious!

This was very simple to make. I followed one of the other reviews and added cheese to the layers. The end result was delicious, but something seemed to be missing. I think I will try adding ricotta cheese the next time I make this dish.

I pretty much followed the recipe as I like to give it a try before making changes if needed, the only changes I made was to sprinkle the mozzarella in each layer also. I cooked mine for three hours before adding cheese on top, as my crock pot cooks hot. So good and easy also. A definite keeper.

I call this my Lazy Lasagna!! It's wonderful, throw the sauce in, add cheese and beef raviolis in, simmer all day and then add mozzarella cheese on top and you can't taste the difference!!

This recipe was really simple to make and came out great! Next time, I'll use a little more sauce.

This really surprised me. Since I started a little too late to put it in the Slow Cooker, I put it in the oven for about 45 mins and it turned out great. Lady D

This was great! My kids, my husband, and I all enjoyed it which is rare. Definitely making this again!

I love this recipe! Followed the directions exactly. So easy and delicious. I will be making this at least montly!

Made this for the first time for our grandson and his family, and everyone loved it. His wife even went back for seconds, which is rare! The only thing I did differently was to use turkey burger instead of hamburger and added 2 cooked and cut up Sweet Italian Turkey sausages. I also did as some other reviewers and added part of the mozzarella to the layers. I used frozen ravioli and cooked on low for 3 hours, then added the remaining mozzarella on top and cooked for another 45 minutes. Will make this again, thanks for the recipe.

Easy and kids loved it!!