Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole
Satisfy your cravings for Italian comfort food with this Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole, a quick and easy one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Layers of savory ground Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese come together over a buttery crescent roll crust, creating a golden-brown masterpiece with irresistible flavors. Enhanced with fragrant Italian seasoning and a touch of freshly minced garlic, this casserole is both hearty and flavorful. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve up comforting bites your family will love! Keywords: Italian casserole recipe, crescent roll casserole, easy family dinner, ground sausage recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package Crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form a crust.
Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough.
Pour the sausage and marinara mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture.
Brush the melted butter over the visible edges of the crescent roll dough to help it brown during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.9 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.3 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 9079 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 163.7 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2320 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*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.
