Description
This Easy Italian Casserole combines a flaky crescent roll crust with a savory ground beef and tomato sauce filling, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a comforting and quick dinner that brings classic Italian flavors together in a simple bake.
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 the casserole.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef and chopped onions for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat thoroughly to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir in the tomato pasta sauce with the cooked beef and onions. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened, melding the flavors together.
- Prepare the crust: Open the crescent roll package and separate into individual triangles. Arrange the triangles in a 9-inch pie plate with the pointed tips facing outward. Press the seams together firmly with your fingertips to create a cohesive crust without gaps.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the beef. Fold the pointed tips of the crescent rolls over the filling, then top with the remaining mozzarella and the grated parmesan cheese for a cheesy finish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Press the crescent roll seams tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Add chili flakes or Italian seasoning to the beef mixture for a spicier flavor.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to make slicing easier and cleaner.
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
