🇮🇹✨ Italian Crescent Casserole ✨🇮🇹

Posted by BMA24

This Italian Crescent Casserole combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage, savory marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, all topped with buttery crescent roll dough. It’s a delightful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🥩 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🍅 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 🍅 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 🌯 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 🌿 Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.

Assemble the Casserole:

  1. Spread the sausage mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture.

Prepare the Crescent Roll Topping:

  1. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Arrange the triangles over the cheese layer, covering the entire dish.
  2. Brush the melted butter over the crescent roll dough.

Bake:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve:

  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the Italian sausage with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad and garlic bread.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.

Enjoy your comforting and flavorful Italian Crescent Casserole! 🇮🇹✨🍽️