Description
This Easy Italian Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish featuring a flaky crescent roll crust filled with seasoned ground beef, savory tomato pasta sauce, and a blend of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a hearty Italian-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy.
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: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it is ready for baking.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onions for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat thoroughly.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in the tomato pasta sauce with the beef mixture and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the crust: Open the crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Arrange them in a 9-inch pie plate with the pointed tips facing outward. Press the seams together with your fingertips to form a cohesive crust without gaps.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Fold the crescent roll tips over the filling, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the crescent roll seams are pressed tightly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- For a spicier flavor, add chili flakes or Italian seasoning to the beef mixture.
- Rest the casserole for a few minutes after baking to make slicing easier and mess-free.
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
