Shelly's Recipe

APPETIZER LASAGNA PINWHEEL BITES

Category: Hot

2 tubes Pillsbury croissant dough
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 pound ground sausage, browned, drained, and crumbled
18 small mozzarella medallions
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped

On a lightly floured cutting board, roll out 1 tube of croissant dough, then pinch together each of the creases to create one large sheet of dough. Spread half of the ricotta over the dough. Stir the crushed garlic into the pizza sauce then spread half of the sauce over the ricotta. Sprinkle half of the browned sausage over the pizza sauce. From the longest end, roll the dough up tightly, pinch the edges to seal, then cut into 1 1/2 inch rolls and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Repeat with the second tube of croissant dough.

Place a mozzarella medallion on top of each Lasagna Bites. Sprinkle with a bit of chopped parsley or basil, then bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil or parsley.