Description
This Easy Italian Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish featuring a savory ground beef and tomato sauce filling baked inside a buttery crescent roll crust, topped with melted mozzarella and grated parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package Crescent Rolls
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup tomato pasta sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F to ensure it is ready for baking.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onions over medium heat for 10 minutes or until browned. Drain the mixture well to remove excess fat.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in the tomato pasta sauce with the beef mixture. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Prepare the crust: Open the crescent rolls and separate them into triangles. Place the triangles in a 9-inch pie plate with the pointed tips facing outward. Press the seams and fill any open spots to form a cohesive crust.
- Assemble the casserole: Fill the prepared crust with the beef mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef. Fold the tips of the crescent rolls over the filling and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated parmesan.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the seams of the crescent rolls are well pressed to prevent any filling from leaking during baking.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or Italian seasoning to the beef mixture.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking to make slicing easier and to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
