Sausage & Pepper Calzones
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.
Ingredients
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3/4 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
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1 medium-size sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1-1/4 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup tomato sauce
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2 pounds fresh pizza dough
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1-1/2 cups marinara sauce (optional)
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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