Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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Are you looking for a super easy meal to throw together?This Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole recipe that kids of all ages love!Cris here.

This Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole is actually a slow cooker adaptation of our popular ovenRavioli Lasagna over on our sister site. We love Ravioli Lasagna but the other day I just wanted to run a few errands and come home to dinner done. So, I grabbed my Casserole Crock Pot and altered things a bit and the results were just perfect!

Because I was on the run, I decided to use frozen meatballs instead of browning ground beef. I was also out of spaghetti sauce, so I decided to use some of my favorite pizza sauce and we loved it!

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This is definitely one of my daughter’s favorites, however, my mom LOVES this recipe. She tells me all the time how much she loves it. So it is safe to say that kids of ages will enjoy it!

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Slow Cooker Recommendations

I used my Casserole Crock Pot (Psst… did you see I am giving away a Casserole Crock Pot?) to whip this up fast. You could make this in other types of slow cookers, you may just have to adjust your cooking time.

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Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole

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Course: Main

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Cris

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Instructions

  • Place your meatballs in the bottom of your slow cooker then cover with ravioli and pizza sauce.

  • Top with mushrooms if desired.

  • Top with cheese and cover with lid.

  • Cook on high for 90 min to 2 hours.

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  1. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (10)Tina says

    This was great! I used spaghetti sauce too. We aren’t big pizza sauce people. Not the taste I had imagined. It was better. It took longer to cook in my casserole crock on high, but worth the wait.

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    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (11)Aunt Lou says

      Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (12)
      Love that you made it fit your family’s preferences and so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We love hearing when our readers enjoy one of our recipes!

  2. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (13)Debby says

    Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (14)
    I wanted to clean some things out of the freezer and found your recipe. It was so easy and very good and filling. I didn’t have pizza sauce so used a jar of marinara and it was delicious.

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    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (15)Aunt Lou says

      Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (16)
      Wonderful Debby! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe and were able to use what you had on hand!

  3. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (17)Chris says

    Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (18)
    This recipe was quick and easy to make. Delicious, and very filling. Will definitely make again.

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  4. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (19)Sally says

    Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (20)
    Yeah, in a regular crock pot my dinner was still cold in the middle at 2 hours. Didn’t notice you had a different kind of crock pot…at 7:30 at night it still wasn’t ready. 🙁 Had to microwave.

    The ravioli were a little starchy too…

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    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (21)Cris says

      I really hate to hear that Sally. We try to always tell what kind of slow cooker we are using (under the Slow Cooker Recommendations heading) so you guys can adjust your cooking time as needed. My guess is the ravioli was starchy due to the microwave.

  5. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (22)Sharon Thorson says

    What exactly is a “casserole” crock pot. I have two pots, one the old fashioned, true labeled Crock Pot that is tall and round, and another one that is much newer and is oval. What does this third one look iike and how is it used differenty than the ones I have.

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    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (23)Cris says

      Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (24)
      Hi Sharon- We wrote a post all about them here: http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/casserole-slow-cooker-101/ Enjoy!

    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (25)Joe says

      Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (26)
      Hi Sharon, I know Cris just described them with a link, but I’ve got to tell you from experience, they’re just awesome! It’s only a 3.5 quart capacity, BUT, the crockery is spread out into a 9″X13″ crockery-baking-dish, that’s oven-safe for browning (not the lid, just the crockery). I can’t highly recommend it enough. I go a little overboard with crock pots, as I now own three of the casserole types (2 analog, 1 digital — along with all my other oval crock pots); and I have to say that the casserole types are a welcome addition! Enjoy!

  6. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (27)Tammara says

    Could I do on low for 4 hours?

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  7. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (28)Noelle says

    I just started getting your emails. I don’t have the casserole type crock pot but would love to! This ravioli meatball casserole looks delicious!

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  8. Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (29)Deanna says

    Can this be made in a regular Crock Pot? How would I adjust the time, etc?

    Love your recipes.

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    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (30)Jay says

      I’d appreciate a response too

    • Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (31)Cris says

      Crock Pot Ravioli Meatball Casserole - Recipes That Crock! (32)
      Hi Deanna & Jay-
      Yes– any casserole crock pot recipe can be made in a regular slow cooker. However, time will vary from slow cooker to slow cooker depending on shape, size, age and many other factors. My guess is that it may take a little longer in an oval or round slow cooker because the recipe will be stacked more densely. I would check it at 90 min-2 hours and make sure the meatballs and ravioli are fully heated. If not, I would keep cooking it in 30 min increments until it is fully heated and then make a note of the time it took for future use. Hope that helps.
      Enjoy!

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FAQs

How do you keep meatballs warm in a crock pot? ›

To keep them warm, your best bet is probably leaving them in a slow-cooker on the “warm” setting.

How long to heat frozen meatballs in crockpot? ›

How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in the Crockpot
  1. Add your frozen, fully cooked meatballs to the slow cooker. Pour in your preferred sauce and give it a stir to coat the meatballs. ...
  2. Cook on low for four to six hours. Ensure your meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Can you reheat meatballs & sauce in a crockpot? ›

Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. Cooked food should be reheated on the stove, in a microwave, or in a conventional oven until it reaches 165 °F. Then the hot food can be placed in a preheated slow cooker to keep it hot for serving—at least 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer.

How do you keep meatballs from drying out in a crock pot? ›

How to Make Crockpot Meatballs
  1. Placing the meatballs in a single layer allows the outsides to brown, so you can skip searing or baking them first.
  2. Cooking the meatballs on high ensures they hold their shape and don't dry out.
Dec 3, 2023

How do you keep meatballs from falling apart in a crock pot? ›

How to make meatballs that won't fall apart
  1. Massage your meat. True story. ...
  2. Add breadcrumbs. Add breadcrumbs to the mixture, but not too many breadcrumbs. ...
  3. Add egg. ...
  4. Don't add much apart from meat. ...
  5. Roll your meatballs in flour. ...
  6. Give your meatballs space. ...
  7. Shake your meatballs. ...
  8. Brown your meatballs first.
Mar 3, 2022

Should I thaw frozen meatballs before putting them in slow cooker? ›

Fully cooked frozen meatballs will cook in a crockpot over low heat for 3-4 hours. The internal temperature of the ground beef meatballs should be 160º when completely cooked. Do you thaw meatballs before putting them in a crockpot? Nope!

How long to heat fully cooked meatballs in crockpot? ›

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours. Once the meatballs are heated through set to WARM until ready to serve.

Should I thaw frozen meatballs before baking? ›

Cooking frozen meatballs is easy, even if you don't thaw them first. In most cases, you buy them already fully cooked, so all you have to do is reheat them.

Why can't you reheat food in a slow cooker? ›

This is a bad idea for two reasons. Firstly, it will take hours for the leftovers to reheat, which can create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. 1 Secondly, placing a chilled slow cooker insert on a hot base may cause the insert to crack. (Never store a slow cooker in the freezer, which can damage the insert.)

How do you make frozen meatballs taste better? ›

The stale taste is because when food is frozen for too long, it can dry out. You want to add egg to the meat to moisten it. Make sure to blend the whole egg into the meat so that it can be thoroughly absorbed.

Can you turn slow cooker off and back on? ›

Can you stop slow cooking and start again? It is not recommended to stop slow cooking and start again, otherwise you risk falling into what the USDA calls the “danger zone” for food, which is 40-140 degrees Fahrenheit. “This is the temperature range at which bacteria (like Salmonella and E.

How long can I keep meatballs warm in a slow cooker? ›

How long can I keep meatballs in the slow cooker? If you are serving these meatballs as an appetizer, you can keep them warm for about 3 hours by placing the slow cooker in the warm setting.

Can you use a slow cooker to keep meat warm? ›

Yes. Check with a thermometer to be sure, but most slow cookers will maintain about 150–160F degrees at the “Warm” setting, well within the safe limits.

Can you use a crock pot just to keep food warm? ›

The warm setting on your slow cooker is great for keeping your food warm until you're ready to enjoy it. Just make sure that it's within four hours of when your food is done cooking.

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