Italian Crescent Casserole

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

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   Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook beef without oil, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat, using a metal strainer or slotted spoon, and return beef to skillet.

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   Add pasta sauce to beef. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

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   Separate crescent roll dough triangles. Arrange dough in a 9-inch glass pie pan: Place the base end of each triangle in the pan with the triangle points extending 2 inches over the rim of the pan. Overlap dough, pinching together, until the bottom of the pan is completely covered.

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   Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over dough.

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   Spoon meat mixture evenly over cheese.

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   Fold the tips of the dough over filling.

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   Sprinkle cheese and dried basil over the top of the casserole.

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   Bake for 20-25 minutes, until dough is golden brown and cooked through.

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    Check to see if casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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    Cool slightly and serve. Refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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