Sausage Calzone Recipe
Italian · Main course · 45 min total
A hearty Italian-style calzone filled with savory sausage, mozzarella, and ricotta, baked until golden and crispy.
20
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
580
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Divide pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-inch circle.
- Place about 1/2 cup of filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold the other half over and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork.
- Place calzones on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Cut a few small slits on top to vent.
- Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Tips
- For a crispier crust, bake calzones directly on a preheated pizza stone.
- Leftover calzones can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version.
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