Slow Cooker Italian Ravioli Casserole

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Slow Cooker Italian Ravioli Casserole

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup onion..minced

1-2 cloves garlic...minced

2 (26 ounce) jars sun-dried tomato pasta sauce (or your favorite sauce)

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning...crushed

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 (25 ounce) pkgs. frozen cheese filled ravioli

2 1/2 cups Italian blend cheese...shredded

Lightly coat slow cooker with non stick spray. Set aside. For sauce: in skillet, broun sausage, beef, onion and garlic til meat is nicely brown and tender. Drain.

Stir in pasta sauce, tomato sauce, sugar and Italian seasoning.

Place 1 cup of meat mixture in slow cooker. Add one pkg. of the frozen ravioli and sprinkle one cup of the cheese. Top with half of the remaining meat mixture. Add the pkg. of frozen ravioli. Sprinkle 1 cup of remaining cheese over top. Top with remaining meat mixture.

Wrap and chill remaining cheese..it will be used at the end. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, OR on high heat 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Turn off cooker. sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving