Description
This Easy Italian Casserole is a delightful and quick-to-make dish that combines seasoned ground beef, savory tomato sauce, and melty cheese baked in a flaky crescent roll crust. Perfect as a comforting and satisfying weeknight meal.
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
- 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 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Ensure to 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 about 5 minutes or 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. Use your fingertips to 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 cheese, including the grated parmesan.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the seams of the crescent rolls are well pressed to avoid any filling leaking during baking.
- If you prefer a spicier version, you can 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
