Crafty Crescent Lasagna
Posted by: Bev Thu, 10 Jun 2004, at 8:59 a.m.
 
Betty Taylor of Dallas, Texas, left the 19th contest $5,000 richer after entering this unique lasagna recipe.

Kitchen Tip
To reheat this lasagna, wrap it loosely in foil and heat at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes.

Just for Kids
Kids will like this fun and easy recipe for lasagna. Serve it with fresh fruit

Serving Suggestion A crisp green salad goes well with this bread-topped lasagna.

Prep Time: 30 minutes (Ready in 55 minutes)

MEAT FILLING
1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1 small garlic clove, minced

Dash pepper

1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste

CHEESE FILLING

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup small curd cottage cheese

1 egg

CRUST .

2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated
Crescent Dinner Rolls
2 (7x4 -inch) slices mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon milk

1 tablespoon sesame seed

In large skillet, brown sausage and ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in all remaining meat filling ingredients; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat oven to 375°F In small bowl, combine all cheese filling ingredients; blend well. Unroll dough into 4 long rectangles. Place dough crosswise, side by side, on ungreased cookie sheet; firmly press edges and perforations to seal. Press to
form 15 x 13 - inch rectangle.

Spoon half of meat filling in 6-inch strip lengthwise down center of dough to within 1 inch of short sides. Spoon cheese filling over meat mixture; spoon remaining meat mixture evenly over cheese mixture. Arrange mozzarella cheese slices over meat filling. Fold short sides of dough 1 inch over filling. Fold long sides of dough tightly over filling, overlapping edges in center 1/4 inch; firmly pinch center seam and ends to seal. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seed.
Bake at 375°F for 23 to 27 minutes or until deep golden brown.
8 servings

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