Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese creamed
  • 1 each eggs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 16 ounces crescent roll dough refrigerated
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese (7x4 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • MEAT FILLING: In large skillet, brown meat; drain.
  • Add all meat filling ingredients.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • (Meat mixture may be made ahead and refrigerated.)
  • CHEESE FILLING: Combine all ingredients.
  • CRUST: Separate crescent dough into 8 rectangles.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, place dough rectangles together overlapping edges (about a 15x13 inch rectangle.)
  • Press edges and perforations to seal well.
  • Spread half of meat filling lengthwise down center half of dough to within 1 inch of each 13-inch end.
  • Top meat filling with cheese filling; spoon remaining meat filling over top, forming three layers.
  • Place cheese slices over meat filling.
  • Fold 13-inch ends of dough rectangle over filling 1 inch.
  • Pull long sides of dough rectangle over filling, being careful to overlap edges only 1/4 inch.
  • Pinch overlapped edges to seal.
  • Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seed.
  • Bake at 375F (190C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Note: Lasagna may be prepared ahead of time, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for 2 to 3 hours before baking.
  • Increase baking time to 25 to 30 minutes.