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Crescent Lasagna

A quick and cheesy lasagna made with crescent roll dough for a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • large nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage hot, if desired
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking the meat into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning, tomato paste, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the mixture is thickened, then remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the cottage cheese until combined, then stir in the grated Parmesan; set aside.
  • Unroll one can of crescent dough onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing together edges and perforations to form one continuous rectangle.
  • Spread the meat mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Spoon and spread the cottage cheese mixture over the meat layer, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it on top, pressing together edges and perforations; seal the top and bottom dough edges together all around to form a seam.
  • Mix the melted butter with the garlic salt and chopped parsley, then brush this mixture over the top of the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 27 minutes, or until the top is golden brown; remove from oven and let rest a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a spicy version.
  • Nutritional info is an estimate and will vary by brands used.