Italian · Entree
Calzones
Golden pizza dough folded around mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 18 minutes
- Total time
- 40 minutes
- Servings
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (450 g)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170 g)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (120 g)
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
For Serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce (240 mL)
Directions
- Roll the pizza dough into a large circle.
- On one half of the dough, add mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges closed.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then slice open.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.