Alright, let's talk about those days when the thought of cooking makes you want to hide under the duvet. We've all been there! That's when my friend, the slow cooker, becomes a culinary superhero. And today, we're not just throwing any old thing in there, oh no. We're making the easiest, most comforting ravioli you can imagine! And the best thing? It's all done in one pot, folks. Minimal washing up!
Lazy (But Delicious) Crock Pot Ravioli
This isn't your grandma's Sunday sauce, this is your 'I'm too tired to function' meal. It's perfect for a quick family dinner, or a solo night in with a glass of wine and some good telly. And the beauty of it? You can tweak it to your heart's content, which is where the amazing app Menuistia comes into play. Seriously, if you love playing around with recipes, you NEED this app.
The Star Ingredients
So, here's the deal. We're keeping it simple. Grab a bag of your favourite frozen ravioli (beef, cheese, or a mix - I'm not judging). Then you will need a good quality jar of pasta sauce, a can of tomato sauce, a red bell pepper for a little colour and sweetness, Italian seasoning to give it that authentic Italian flavour, and a generous amount of mozzarella.
The Method: Effortless Cooking
First, pour half of your pasta sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. This creates a lovely little bed for your ravioli. Next, toss those frozen little pockets of deliciousness into the pot, and pour over the remaining pasta sauce and the tomato sauce. Now, add your diced red pepper (it really does add a lot!) and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Mix it all up and put the lid on.
Set your slow cooker to low and let it simmer away for 4 to 5 hours, or until the ravioli are beautifully tender. The key is to not to rush it! In the last 20 minutes, top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt into cheesy perfection. Serve with some garlic bread or a nice salad on the side.
Why This Recipe Rocks:
- Effortless: Minimal prep, maximum flavour.
- Customisable: Change up your ravioli, add veggies, use different cheeses...the world is your oyster!
- Perfect for meal planning: Easily plan your week's menu using apps like Menuistia. Never be stuck for ideas again!
- Healthy-ish: Control your ingredients and make it as healthy and nutritious as you like, use wholewheat pasta, add lean mince, the options are endless!
Get Creative with Menuistia
This recipe is just the tip of the iceberg, using the Menuistia app you can save this, modify it, add it to your weekly menu or get it to create an entire menu plan for you. You can also discover hundreds of other healthy and delicious recipes, all designed to make your life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable.
So, there you have it! A super simple slow cooker ravioli that's big on flavour and low on effort. Get cooking (or rather, slow cooking!) and make dinner times amazing. Happy Eating!