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Sausage & Ricotta Calzones
Old-Fashioned Breads
Prep time:
20 minutesCook time:
22 minutes“Freshly made calzones with piping hot filling are a welcome change from frozen or delivery pizza. ”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 (10-ounce) cans refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 1/2 ounces cooked Italian sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease lightly.
2
Combine the ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a small bowl and mix well. Stir in the sausage and the mozzarella.
3
Remove the dough from each can. Roll into two12- x 10-inch rectangles. Cut each rectangle in half lengthwise to make 4 calzones. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sausage mixture onto one end of each rectangle.
4
Fold the dough in half to enclose the filling. Press the edges with a fork to seal. Arrange the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Pierce the dough all over with a fork.
5
Bake the calzones until golden brown, about 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with heated marinara or pizza sauce.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
Allowing the calzones to cool for a few minutes lets the filling firm up, making them easier to cut so you won't lose any delicious filling.
Freezer Friendly
Freezer Friendly
Make calzones & bake for 15 minutes at 375°F. Cool completely & freeze up to 3 months. Bake frozen on a greased baking sheet for 30–35 minutes.
Healthy Hint
Healthy Hint
Substitute 1 cup chopped cooked chicken for the sausage & add 1/2 cup chopped, thawed frozen spinach to the filling. Use reduced-fat cheeses & whole-wheat pizza dough.
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