SLOW-COOKER PIZZA RAVIOLI MIX UP

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Add something cheesy to your Italian dinner with this ravioli made using pork sausage, ground beef and pepperoni - a tasty slow-cooked meal.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 1/2 lb ground beef round
2 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 jars (1 lb 8 oz each) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 bag (25 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli (do not thaw)
3 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (12 oz)
1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Fresh basil sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up sausage with spoon, until no longer pink; drain. Place sausage in large bowl. In same skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain. Add beef mixture and 1 jar of the pasta sauce to bowl with sausage; stir to combine.
  • In slow cooker, spread half of remaining jar of pasta sauce to cover bottom. Layer with half of the ravioli and half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and half of the pepperoni. Repeat layers.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours. Sprinkle with olives before serving. Garnish with basil.

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