Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole

Written by Karen Williamson

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Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup spaghetti sauce
6 oz (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup dairy sour cream (can substitute with ricotta cheese if you prefer)
1 (8 oz.) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 Tablesppons margarine or butter, melted

Heat over to 375 degrees. In large skillet brown beef and onion, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat thoroughly. In medium bowl, stir together mozzarella cheese and sour cream (ricotta cheese if you prefer). Pour hot meat mixture into ungreased 12 x 8 (2 quart) baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over meat mixture. Unroll dough over cheese mixture. In small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and margarine/butter (melted). Spread evenly over dough. Bake for 18-25 minutes or until deep golden brown. 6 servings