lasagna loaf

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Jul 8, 2013

My husband's mom makes this great meal for us when she visits us. She gave me the recipe so I could make it for my family. It is very yummy and very quick and easy to make. We love this meal. It can be made with either ground beef or for a healthy version ground turkey. We have had it both ways.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MEAT SAUCE
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • CHEESE FILLING
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • OTHER ITEMS
  • 2 cans crescent rolls
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon milk

How To Make lasagna loaf

  • Step 1
    Meat Sauce: brown meat in skillet & drain well. Add other meat sauce ingredients and simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Cheese filling: combine cheese ingredients.
  • Step 2
    Unroll crescent rolls on greased cookie sheet. Press all seams together. Spread half of meat sauce lengthwise. Put cheese over. Then put remaining meat sauce on top. Top with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese slices.
  • Step 3
    Fold ends of crescent rolls up to close and seal all seams. Brush with milk on top. Bake for 25 minutes at 375°.
  • Step 4
    *Note: For added texture you could sprinkle with sesame seeds. Also to save time the meat sauce can be made ahead of time and put in refrigerator then put together to bake.
  • Step 5
    Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Category: Turkey
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #lasagna
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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