Description
This savory casserole combines ground beef, marinara sauce, and a crispy crescent roll crust for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0 tsp garlic powder
- 0 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 0 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Unroll crescent dough and press perforations to seal. Line the baking dish with the dough.
- Spread the meat mixture over the dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg