Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash garlic salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato paste and seasonings. In a small bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Roll out each tube of crescent dough between waxed paper into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer one rectangle to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with half of the meat mixture to within 1 in. of edges; top with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat meat and cheese layers.
  • Top with mozzarella. Carefully place second dough rectangle on top; press edges to seal. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.