Prepare your Vegan Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna in four hours. This will take some time because you will cook it in a crockpot. The caloric count for your recipe will be 320 kcal per serve. You will utilize a few tools to prepare your Vegan Easy Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna. The ingredients to make your dish are plant-based and simple. Also, the main item in your recipe will be vegan ravioli with vegetables and seasonings. Making your dish is not a hard job. You will need patience to make your recipe. Prepare your dish for family dinners, lunch, occasions, and events.
STATS:
- Preparation duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking duration: Three to four hours (Low)
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Total duration: About four hours
- Caloric count: 320 kcal
- Cuisine: Italian
- Portion size: One slice
- Servings: Six
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Cooking spray
- Knife
- Large spoon
- Crockpot
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package vegan ravioli
- Three cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- Half cup vegan ricotta cheese
- One cup chopped spinach
- 1½ cups shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
- One tsp Italian seasoning
- Half tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN RAVIOLI:
- Vegan ravioli will be the basic item to use in your recipe. These will act as your lasagna noodles. This ingredient will save you time because it contains different fillings. Choose vegan cheese filling or vegetable filling. An alternative for you is normal lasagna sheets.
MARINARA SAUCE:
- Adding marinara sauce to your dish will give it moisture. The taste of your lasagna will also improve with its use. Add herbs and pasta sauce for a substitution option.
CRUSHED TOMATOES:
- Crushed tomatoes will help make your lasagna saucy. You can utilize tomato puree instead of crushed tomatoes as well.
VEGAN MOZZARELLA:
- Cheesiness will come in your lasagna from using vegan mozzarella. This cheese will melt perfectly when it cooks. Utilize another vegan shredded cheese for an alternative idea.
VEGAN RICOTTA:
- Your lasagna will become creamy when you add vegan ricotta to it. Blend tofu and use that as a different choice.
SPINACH:
- Adding spinach to your lasagna will make it nutritious. The color of your dish will also improve with its use. Kale can also work as an alternative option.
GARLIC POWDER AND ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Both of these components will make the flavor of your lasagna Italian. Other ideas for your use are basil and dried oregano.
FRESH BASIL:
- Use fresh chopped basil on your lasagna to give it an appealing look and freshness.
SALT AND BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper and salt will make the taste of your lasagna better.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add some cooking spray to your crockpot.
- Spread some marinara sauce on its base.
- Include one layer of vegan ravioli on top of it.
- Then add crushed tomatoes on top of the ravioli.
- Now add mozzarella, ricotta, and spinach.
- Lastly comes the use of pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Now do the same by making layers like this.
- At the end, add vegan mozzarella and marinara sauce.
- Cover your crockpot and cook on low for three or four hours.
- Switch your crockpot off and wait for some time to let it cool.
- Then you can add fresh basil on top to finish your vegan lasagna.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Eat your lasagna with garlic bread for a satisfying meal.
- Include salad with your dish for serving.
- Add basil to your cooked lasagna for a fresh feeling.
- Eat your dish with roasted vegetables for a fulfilling dinner.
- Spread chili flakes on your lasagna to make it spicy.
TIPS:
- Cooking too much of your ravioli will make it very soft.
- Add more sauce on top of your last layer to keep it moist.
- Wait for some time to rest your dish before cutting it later on.
- You can use frozen vegan ravioli if you prefer.
- Include lentils to make your lasagna protein-rich.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add your lasagna to a tight vessel to keep for four days.
FREEZER:
- Make portions of your lasagna to freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I utilize frozen ravioli for my lasagna?
- Use the frozen one directly in frozen form and increase cooking time.
Which vegetables can I use in my lasagna?
- Include bell peppers or zucchini in your lasagna.
Will kids eat this dish?
- Kids can eat this tasty vegan lasagna.
Can I remove oil from my dish?
- Add oil-free marinara sauce to your lasagna and omit spray.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 14 grams
Fat: 11 grams
Sodium: 680 milligrams
Caloric count: 320 kcal
Total carbs: 42 grams
Iron: 3.5 milligrams
Fiber: Six grams
Potassium: 520 milligrams
Calcium: 220 milligrams
Vitamin A: 2800 IU
Net carbs: 36 grams
