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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
1/2 ball of Domino's dough
craft macaroni and cheese shells
hormel ham
pepperoni
mozzarella cheese
ricotta cheese
baby spinach
bell pepper
onion
Parmesan cheese
oregano
granulated garlic

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

Stretch out 1/2 of a ball of Domino's dough.

2

Add craft macaroni and cheese shells and Hormel ham to the dough.

3

Fold the dough over to create the first calzone and pop a hole in the top for ventilation.

4

For the second calzone, place pepperoni down, followed by mozzarella, ricotta, macaroni and cheese, and ham.

5

Wrap up the second calzone and put two dots on top to distinguish it.

6

For the third calzone, start with ricotta cheese, then add pepperoni, macaroni and cheese with ham, mozzarella, peppers, and onions.

7

Roll over the third calzone and put one hole in the top for ventilation.

8

For the final calzone, add Parmesan cheese, oregano, granulated garlic, ricotta cheese, baby spinach, bell pepper, onion, and mozzarella cheese.

9

Wrap up the final calzone and put three holes in the top due to moisture from the spinach.

10

Place all calzones in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

11

Cut open the macaroni and cheese calzone to check how it turned out.

12

Taste the macaroni and cheese calzone and note that it tastes like macaroni and cheese pizza.

13

Cut open the final calzone to reveal the crust and vegetables, and dip it into tomato sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pizza PocketStuffed Pizza
Local Name: Calzone

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