Name: Italian Crescent Casserole
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup prepared pasta sauce; 1 pkg. refrigerated crescent roll dough; 1 cup Italian cheese blend; 0.5 cup Italian cheese blend; 0.25 tsp dried basil leaves

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Italian Crescent Casserole

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Ingredients

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Italian Crescent Casserole

1 lb ground beef

1 cup prepared pasta sauce

1 pkg. refrigerated crescent roll dough(8 oz. per package)

1 cup Italian cheese blend(shredded, for casserole)

½ cup Italian cheese blend(shredded, for topping)

¼ tsp dried basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat with a metal strainer or slotted spoon, and return beef to skillet.

Add the pasta sauce to the beef. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.

Separate the crescent roll dough triangles. Place the largest part of a dough triangle in the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan with the triangle points extending 2 inches over the rim of the pan on opposite sides. Overlap additional dough triangles on top of the first one and to the side of it, pinching the pieces together if needed, until the bottom of the pan is completely covered.

Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the dough.

Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the cheese.

Fold the tips of the dough over the filling and pinch together to seal.

Sprinkle the cheese and dried basil over the top of the casserole.

Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until dough is golden brown and cooked through, 20-25 minutes.

Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Cool slightly before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for up to one week in an airtight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Beef Thoroughly Before Assembly 🍖
Cook ground beef until deeply browned and all moisture evaporates, then drain excess fat completely to prevent a soggy casserole bottom and ensure the crescent crust stays crispy.
Don't Overlap Crescent Roll Dough 🥐
Gently unroll and arrange crescent dough pieces with minimal sealing to create a flaky, layered crust; over-working the dough will result in dense, tough pastry instead of the signature crescent texture.
Reduce Pasta Sauce Consistency 🍝
Simmer your prepared sauce for 3-5 minutes to reduce excess moisture before adding to the casserole, preventing a watery dish and allowing flavors to concentrate and intensify.
Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️
Remove crescent roll dough from refrigeration 10 minutes before using so it's pliable enough to spread evenly without cracking, ensuring even baking and better browning.
Tent with Foil Mid-Bake 🫖
Cover the casserole loosely with foil after 15 minutes if the crescent topping is browning too quickly, then uncover for the final 5 minutes to achieve golden-brown perfection without burning.