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Calzone

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, the calzone is a delightful variation of pizza, traditionally filled with a mix of cheeses, meats, and vegetables. It embodies the Italian spirit of using simple, fresh ingredients to create comfort food. Today, calzones are enjoyed worldwide, often customized with various fillings, reflecting local tastes and preferences.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups pizza dough
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb cooked sausage
1/2 cup pepperoni
2 cups spinach
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Prepare pizza dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

3

In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, cooked sausage, pepperoni, spinach, garlic, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, basil, and oregano until combined.

4

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a circle on a floured surface.

5

Spoon the cheese and meat mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border.

6

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

7

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

8

Place calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

10

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza PocketStuffed Pizza
Local Name: Calzone

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