Slow Cooker Meatballs and Ravioli

A blue bowl of gnocchi and meatballs in tomato sauce with cheese and herbs, next to roasted red peppers and cutlery on a wood table.

4.23 from 9 votes

Slow cooker Meatballs and Ravioli is an easy comfort food dinner made with simple frozen meatballs, ravioli, and a rich tomato sauce. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for a hearty meal with minimal effort and clean up. Perfect for busy nights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

add ravioli shortly before serving15

Total Time6 25

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italain-American

Keyword: crockpot meatball ravioli casserole, crockpot meatballs with ravioli, crockpot ravioli dinner, easy slow cooker pasta, meatballs and ravioli, slow cooker meatballs with ravioli

Servings: Servings

Calories: 259kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

1 - 1.5 lbs frozen meatballs
20 oz fresh cheese ravioli
48 oz marinara sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated divided in to two equal parts
1 cup shredded mozzarella optional topping
non-stick cooking spray of choice

Instructions

Place 1 - 1.5 lbs frozen meatballs into a well-greased slow cooker
Add 48 oz marinara sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and half of 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Stir to combine, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
15 - 30 minutes prior to serving, add 20 oz fresh cheese ravioli to contents of slow cooker and stir to incorporate
Cover and continue to cook until pasta is al dente
Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and allow to melt.
Serve and enjoy

Notes

Fresh or frozen ravioli works best with this recipe
To dial up the heat, top with crushed red pepper
See above for additional serving suggestions

Nutrition