Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or 9-inch pie plate.
Cook the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
Prepare the crescent crust: Unroll the crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom and sides of your baking dish, sealing seams.
Mix the cheeses: In a small bowl, combine ricotta (or cottage cheese), Parmesan, and the egg. Spread this mixture over the crust.
Layer the filling: Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the cheese layer, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish and serve: Let cool slightly, then top with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
