A delicious and hearty calzone filled with savory sausage, fresh spinach, and melted cheese.

Sausage & Spinach Calzones
A delicious and hearty calzone filled with savory sausage, fresh spinach, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage casing removed
- 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
- 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle. Spread ricotta cheese on half of the dough, leaving an edge for sealing.
- Top with cooked sausage, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the top of the calzone with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
These calzones are a game changer! The combination of sausage and spinach is simply delicious. Will make again for sure!
I don’t know, it sounds easy, but mine turned out super mushy. Maybe I used too much cheese? Not sure if I’ll try again.
I think maybe you just put in too much cheese! Try using less next time. They’re really good when they’re not overstuffed.
Mushy calzones? Ugh, that’s the worst! Maybe try baking longer or at a higher temp? Just a thought!
Good recipe but where’s the garlic? Sausage needs more flavor! Can’t believe anyone would say it’s perfect. 🤷♂️
Garlic would definitely amp up the flavor! I always add some minced garlic when cooking sausage. It’s a game-changer! 🌟