This Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna skips the boiling, layering, and babysitting. Just toss in frozen ravioli, meat sauce, and cheese, then let the slow cooker handle the rest. It’s cheesy, saucy, and pure comfort with half the work.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

It tastes like lasagna but takes no effort. No noodles to boil, no fussy layers to build — just dump, layer, cook, and eat. It’s freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and perfect for potlucks or busy weeknights.

Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna

Lasagna is a classic comfort dish — but let’s face it, traditional lasagna is kind of a project. This Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna cuts down the effort without cutting out any of the satisfaction.

Instead of cooked noodles, we use frozen cheese and spinach ravioli. No need to thaw. Instead of carefully building layers, we just throw things in the crock pot and let them cook down into cheesy, saucy perfection.

It’s built like this:

• Browned ground beef and onions add savory flavor.

• A good-quality jarred marinara becomes the base.

• Ravioli acts as your noodle and cheese layer in one.

• And a heap of mozzarella brings that classic melty, stretchy vibe.

You’ll want to use a double layer of paper towel under the lid to absorb excess moisture — a smart trick to avoid watery lasagna. Let it rest after cooking so it sets up before serving.

This is the kind of meal that pleases everyone at the table. And bonus: the leftovers are just as good, maybe better.

Servings & Time

• Servings: 6–8

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 3–4 hours (low)

• Total Time: 4 hours max

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 (45 oz) jar pasta sauce

• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 (25–30 oz) package cheese & spinach-filled ravioli (frozen, uncooked)

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.

2. Stir in Italian seasoning and pasta sauce. Simmer 5–7 minutes.

3. Spray inside of 6 qt crock pot with cooking spray.

4. Add 1 cup meat sauce to the bottom. Layer half the frozen ravioli, 2 cups sauce, and 1¼ cups mozzarella.

5. Repeat with remaining ravioli, sauce, and cheese.

6. Place a double layer of paper towels under lid (not touching food) to catch moisture.

7. Cook on low for 3–4 hours.

8. Turn off heat, remove lid, and let rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Make it meatless: Skip the beef and add mushrooms or zucchini.

• Add parmesan on top for extra flavor.

• Don’t overcook: Ravioli can get mushy — check at 3 hours.