Crafty Crescent Lasagna
Discover a delicious twist on a classic with Crafty Crescent Lasagna, your new go-to comfort dish! This quick and easy recipe combines the hearty flavors of traditional lasagna with the buttery, flaky goodness of crescent roll dough for a creative spin that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Layers of savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture are nestled between sheets of crescent dough, then topped with gooey mozzarella for an irresistibly golden finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and a total bake time under 30 minutes, this lasagna delivers big, bold flavors in a fraction of the time. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and serve up a dish that’s sure to impress and satisfy! Perfect for search terms like “easy lasagna recipes,” “crescent roll dinner ideas,” and “quick weeknight comfort food.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 ounces Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully press the seams together to create a single sheet. Cut the dough into strips roughly 2 inches wide.
Spoon a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add one layer of crescent roll strips over the sauce, arranging them slightly overlapping.
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the crescent roll layer, followed by half of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layers: crescent roll strips, ricotta mixture, meat sauce.
Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1148 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
