Recipe Information:
– Yield: 6-8 servings
– Ingredients:
– 1 medium onion, coarsely diced
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 lb. ground beef
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 24 oz. marinara sauce
– 25 oz. frozen cheese ravioli
– 15 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
– 1 large egg
– 2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
– 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
– 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat and mix with marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until well blended.
3. Spread a thin layer of the meat and sauce mixture on the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Layer half of the frozen ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and half of the mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
