Sausage & Pepper Calzones
Recipe from Family Circle

These Italian-inspired sandwiches start with pizza dough to encase a combination of sausage, red pepper, onion, and cheese in a tomato-based sauce and then baked until golden brown.


Sausage & Pepper Calzones


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 39 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 3/4  pound  sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removedOn Sale
  • 1  medium-size  sweet red pepper, seeded and choppedOn Sale
  • 1  large  onion, thinly slicedOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  Italian seasoningOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  cups  part-skim shredded mozzarella cheeseOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 2  pounds  fresh pizza doughOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  marinara sauce (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into skillet and add peppers and onions. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and black pepper; cook for 9 minutes.
3.
Remove skillet from heat; drain off any fat. Stir in cheese and tomato sauce.
4.
Divide dough into 6 pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 7-inch circle. Place a heaping 2/3 cup filling onto one half of each circle. Fold dough over filling; press edges together firmly to seal. Cut 3 slits through tops. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Place calzones on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.

Nutrition information
Calories 551, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 997 mg, Carbohydrate 81 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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