Calzone "Lasagne Style"

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is a leaner option.

Prepare pizza dough.

In a bowl, mix minced beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and cheese until combined.

Spoon the meat and cheese mixture onto one half of the dough.

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal tightly.

Brush the tops with olive oil and make a few small slits for steam to escape.

Place calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.

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