Ingredients:
1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes to combine the flavors.
Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray for easy cleanup. Start by spreading a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the crockpot.
Add a layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.
Spoon half of the ricotta cheese over the ravioli and sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining sauce, ravioli, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses.
Finish by sprinkling the top with the grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the ravioli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for added color and flavor.
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