Calzones are delicious Italian turnovers made with pizza dough and stuffed with various fillings like cheese, meats, and vegetables.
Calzone
Calzones are delicious Italian turnovers made with pizza dough and stuffed with various fillings like cheese, meats, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese drained
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1/4 pound pepperoni sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread ricotta cheese over half of the dough, leaving a border around the edge.
- Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and sliced pepperoni.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.
- Transfer the calzone to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Serve hot with tomato sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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Delicious! This calzone was a hit with my family. Will definitely make it again! 🍕
So glad to hear that! My family loved it too! 👍 It’s a great dish for gatherings.