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Crockpot Million Dollar Ravioli

Crockpot Million Dollar Ravioli

  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crockpot Million Dollar Ravioli is a creamy, savory slow-cooked dish featuring smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, and a rich natural tomato sauce. Perfect for hands-off cooking, it offers a comforting and flavorful pasta experience ideal for busy family meals with leftovers that taste even better the next day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz smoked turkey bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 16 oz plant-based cheese, shredded
  • 24 oz tomato sauce (natural)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
  • 1 package ravioli (choose your favorite, plant-based cheese or vegetable filled)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Cook smoked turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the rendered fat until fragrant and translucent to form the flavorful foundation of the sauce.
  2. Combine Sauce Ingredients: In the crockpot, pour in the natural tomato sauce, then add apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian herbs, and natural gelling agent. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a rich, well-seasoned base.
  3. Layer the Ravioli: Add a layer of ravioli over the sauce in the crockpot. Sprinkle some plant-based cheese and crumble half of the cooked smoked turkey bacon evenly over the ravioli. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the ravioli to absorb the sauce and the cheese to melt with a creamy, velvety finish.
  5. Garnish and Serve: After cooking, gently stir the ravioli to combine all layers evenly. Top with freshly chopped parsley and the remaining smoked turkey bacon for a visually appealing and flavorful final touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and herbs to elevate flavor.
  • Check ravioli at 3 hours to prevent overcooking and sogginess.
  • Layer ravioli and cheese carefully for even cooking and flavor distribution.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or vinegar after cooking to taste.
  • Cook bacon until crisp to add texture and avoid rubberiness inside the dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: crockpot ravioli, plant-based cheese recipe, slow cooker pasta, creamy ravioli, smoked turkey bacon pasta, gluten free ravioli

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