Easy Calzone Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
578 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Calzone Recipe
Description
This Easy Calzone Recipe uses pizza dough rolled into circles filled with layered pizza sauce, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and salami. The dough is folded over and sealed around the edges, then vented and brushed with oil before baking. The Parmesan on top adds an extra cheesy crust flavor and the baking process at a high temperature yields a golden, crisp calzone exterior with a warm, gooey filling inside.
The combination of two types of cured meats with ricotta and mozzarella offers a balance of creamy and savory textures, while the pizza sauce adds moisture and acidity. These calzones bake in about 15 minutes making them suitable for a quick meal. Their individually portioned size offers versatility for lunch, dinner, or as a substantial snack.
They can be served on their own or alongside salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Cutting a small vent allows steam to escape and prevents the calzones from becoming soggy during baking.
Ingredients
- 2 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 1/2 cup salami
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475 °F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it with oil.
- Divide the dough into 8 equally sized pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/4" thick circle.
- Place the filling on half of each circle (pizza sauce, ricotta, pepperoni, salami and shredded mozzarella). Make sure to leave the edges clean to allow for sealing the calzone. Fold the side over the filling and crimp the edges.
- Place calzones on a baking sheet, leaving space apart. Cut a small vent on the top of each calzone. Brush the tops with oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbs | 58g | |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1690mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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