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.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough.

Step 7

Pour the sausage and marinara mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture.

Step 9

Brush the melted butter over the visible edges of the crescent roll dough to help it brown during baking.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 12

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1582.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3456.8

Total Fat 246.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 584.7mg	0%
Sodium 9079.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 163.7g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 2320.4mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1569.8mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 15.7%