Crafty Crescent Lasagna

Prep Time:30 Mins | Total Time:1 Hr | Makes:8

No need to get out the pasta pot with this re-invented traditional family favourite recipe!

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped onions

1 can (5.5 fl oz/156 mL) tomato paste

1 tbsp (15 mL) dried parsley flakes

1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried basil and oregano leaves

1 clove garlic, minced

dash pepper

1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup (250 mL) cottage cheese

1 egg

2 cans (each 235 g) Pillsbury* Crescents

1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp (15 mL) milk

1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). In large skillet, cook beef and onions until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in tomato paste, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
Combine Parmesan cheese, cottage cheese and egg.
Separate both cans of dough into 4 long rectangles. Place dough rectangles side by side on ungreased large baking sheet; seal perforations. Press to form 15x13-inch (38x33 cm) rectangle.
Spoon half the meat filling in a 6-inch (15 cm) wide strip lengthwise down centre of dough to within 1-inch (2.5 cm) of short sides.
Spoon cheese filling over meat filling; spoon remaining meat filling evenly over cheese filling.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top of meat filling. Fold short sides of dough 1-inch (2.5 cm) over filling.
Fold long sides of dough tightly over filling, overlapping edges in centre 1/4-inch (6 mm); firmly pinch centre seam and ends to seal. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Original Crescents

Tip: Try substituting creamy ricotta cheese for cottage cheese in this scrumptious take on an old time classic.

1 Serving: Calories 410; ( Calories from Fat 220 ); Total Fat 24g ( Saturated Fat 9g , Trans Fat 3 1/2g ) ; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 920mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g ( Dietary Fiber 1g , Sugars 8g ); Protein 20g Percent Daily Value* : Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 15%; Iron 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.