WW Slow Cooker Ravioli Meatball Casserole

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The WW Slow Cooker Ravioli Meatball Casserole is a delicious recipe. You will get 288 kcal per serve. This can also be prepared in just 3 hours and 10 minutes. The three hours are long because you will utilize a slow cooker for this dish. It is an Italian dish, and you can serve it for occasions, parties, gatherings, or family dinners. Also, pair this WW Slow Cooker Ravioli Meatball Casserole with salads or fresh toppings that you like. Here, we will use frozen mini cheese ravioli, lean turkey meatballs, low-sugar marinara sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, onion, and seasonings. Keep this dish in a closed box for four days only.

STATS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking time: 3 hours
  • Course: Main
  • Total duration: 3 hours and 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Number of calories: 288 kcal
  • Portion size: One bowl
  • Preparation duration: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Measuring spoons
  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • ΒΌ tsp black pepper
  • Three cups of frozen mini cheese ravioli
  • 16 oz cooked lean turkey meatballs
  • 2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce
  • One cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Half a cup water
  • Quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Half cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Half tsp garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FROZEN MINI RAVIOLI:

  • We will use the mini ravioli because it is easy to cook. It is the basic thing to use in your casserole as well. You will feel a good pasta texture if you add this. Add spinach ravioli or whole wheat ravioli if you need another choice.

LEAN TURKEY MEATBALLS:

  • Meatballs are the main item to add to your casserole as well. We will use the lean turkey ones. These will not make your casserole too heavy to eat. These also become soft after you cook them in a slow cooker. You may also use chicken meatballs for another idea.

LOW-SUGAR MARINARA SAUCE:

  • You will get a good tomato taste if you add this. Marinara sauce will add a good flavor to your casserole. We will use the low-sugar one for this Weight Watchers recipe. Use any pasta sauce that does not contain sugar in it as a substitute idea.

PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • It can melt properly in your dish. It also gives a good cheese flavor to your recipe. Your casserole will not feel too heavy from adding this. Use vegan shredded cheese if you require another alternative.

GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • You will taste saltiness in your casserole from this. Grated Parmesan cheese also adds a good flavor to your dish. Add nutritional yeast if you need a substitute.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

  • Italian seasoning will make your casserole feel classic. It contains tasty herbs that will boost your dish’s flavor. Make a mix of thyme, basil, and oregano for another option.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Garlic powder will give you a good taste when it mixes with tomato sauce. You will also get a good savory flavor from using it. Fresh garlic is an alternative choice for you.

WATER:

  • Your casserole will not get too thick if you use this. It will easily mix your ingredients together as well. Add low-sodium vegetable broth as another idea for your dish.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Use a little cooking spray in your slow cooker.
  2. Add some marinara sauce to your cooker and spread it.
  3. Then use half the amount of frozen ravioli on top.
  4. Now comes half of the amount of turkey meatballs and onions.
  5. Then use some black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on top.
  6. Use half a cup of mozzarella cheese over all of them.
  7. Then add the same layers with the rest of these ingredients.
  8. Put half cup water to your dish.
  9. Cover the cooker and cook on low for three hours.
  10. Now add grated Parmesan when there are ten minutes left.
  11. Then your casserole is ready for you.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

TOPPINGS:

  • Chopped basil
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Parmesan cheese

SALAD:

  • Lemon Cucumber
  • Tomato Basil

VEGETABLE OPTIONS:

  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Roasted Green Beans

BREAD IDEAS:

  • Garlic Bread
  • Light Dinner Rolls

TIPS:

  • Don’t defrost your frozen ravioli so that it gives a good shape in your casserole.
  • You can add extra-lean turkey meatballs to keep your dish light.
  • If you think you need to keep the shape of your casserole by mixing, then mix it when it cooks.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add this dish to a tight container and chill it for four days only.

FREEZER:

  • Use tight freezer boxes to keep your casserole for two months.

FAQs:

How to make this beforehand?

  • You can arrange the layers of your casserole and chill them in the slow cooker to cook later on.

Will vegetables work for my casserole?

  • Yes, you can add bell peppers or zucchini to your dish.

Can we add fresh ravioli to our dish?

  • You can use the fresh one, but reduce its cooking time.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 4 grams

Protein: 22 g

Vitamin A: 820 IU

Calories: 288 kcal

Iron: 2.4 grams

Calcium: 205 g

Net Carbs: 28 grams

Sodium: 600 grams

Potassium: 405 g

Total Carbs: 32 g

WW Points: 6