Crescent Heart-Topped Lasagna Casserole

Crescent Heart-Topped Lasagna Casserole
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Flaky garlic bread hearts bake right on top of this lasagna-style casserole for a special all-in-one meal that will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

Prep Time:
35 Min
Total Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Makes:
6 servings
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INGREDIENTS
1lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1jar (28 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 1/2cups water
3cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles (6 oz)
1cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen cut broccoli, slightly thawed
1cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
1can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
1tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and thoroughly cooked. Add tomato pasta sauce and water; mix well. Heat to boiling. Add noodles; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
2.Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese and broccoli.
3.Spoon about half of beef mixture into ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon and slightly spread ricotta cheese mixture over top. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend and Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining beef mixture.
4.If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles.
5.Form 2 stacked rectangles by placing 1 rectangle on top of another. Starting with both short sides of each rectangle, roll up sides so rolls meet in center. Cut each roll into 6 slices. Pinch bottom edge of each slice to form heart shape. Place over warm beef mixture. Brush hearts with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder.
6.Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hearts are deep golden brown.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase water to 2 cups. Cook pasta 15 to 18 minutes. Use 13x9-inch baking dish.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

Increase water to 2 cups. Cook pasta 15 to 18 minutes. Use 13x9-inch baking dish.