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