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.”

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

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
• 0 Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 9

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2039.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3406.7

Total Fat 223.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 858.5mg	0%
Sodium 7235.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 206.4g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 3237.5mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1609.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 17.3%