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Calzones are hand pies that are filled with savory ingredients. Some calzones are huge – some are small. This recipe is for individual calzones, but they are huge. Filled with Italian sausage, pepperoni, sundried tomatoes and more. The dough is premade so you can whip them out easily, even on a weeknight!
How to make a Calzone –
Start with the filling. Brown the sausages in heavy skillet, then set them aside to cool. You can also use any leftover sausage you might have.
Gently cook the onions and garlic on medium-low until the onions are translucent.
While they are cooking, slice the sausage and chop the pepperoni and sundried tomatoes. Stir the meats and tomatoes in with this onions and cook on low for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Next, stir in the water, tapenade, red wine, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile. cut the dough into four even pieces.
Form each piece into a large round,
about as thick as a thin crust pizza. I used Trader Joe’s garlic and herb dough.
Place the filling in the center of each round.
Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
Brush the sides with a little water, then fold the dough in half and pinch the edges closed. Use the tines of a fork around the edges to make to good seal.
Place each one on a pizza stone or parchment lined baking dish.
Brush the top lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on the top.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut three or four slits in the top of each pie.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes. The top should be golden brown.
Let it cool a little before you eat – it gets really hot inside.
Serve with some pizza sauce on the side to dip the pie in.
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
A flavorful filling in premade dough makes a delicious hand pie!
- 1 pound premade pizza dough
- 2 Italian Sausage Links
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons olive tapenade or chopped green olives
- 2 Tablepsoon tomato paste
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded mozzerella cheese
- 1/2 cup dried parmesan cheese (the kind in the can)
- Melted butter for the top
- more parmesan cheese for the top
- Pizza sauce for dipping (warm or room temp)
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Start with the filling. Brown the sausages in heavy skillet, then set them aside to cool.
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Add the butter to the pan and heat until it's melted. Gently cook the onions and garlic on medium-low until the onions are translucent.
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While they are cooking, slice the sausage and chop the pepperoni and sundried tomatoes. Stir the meats and tomatoes in with this onions and cook on low for about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Next, stir in the water, tapenade, red wine, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile. cut the dough into four even pieces. Form each piece into a large round, about as thick as a thin crust pizza.
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Place the filling in the center of each round. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
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Brush the sides with a little water, then fold the dough in half and pinch the edges closed. Use the tines of a fork around the edges to make to good seal.
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Using a sharp paring knife, cut three or four slits in the top of each pie.
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Place each one on a pizza stone or parchment lined baking dish.
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Brush the top lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on the top.
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Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes. The top should be golden brown.
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Let it cool a little before you eat - it gets really hot inside.
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Serve with some pizza sauce on the side to dip the pie in.
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
Calzones are at South Jersey favorite. Thanks for the great recipe.
These look incredible! I’m going to try making them with vegan sausage instead – delicious!
these Calzones are super easy to make and so satisfying. everyone loves it!
This pizza calzone sounds really good e and easy to make. It’s what I’ll make for kids today for brunch. These teenagers are constantly hungry and they’ll be soo please with this. Thanks for the inspiration.
This calzones recipe looks really yummy! Thanks so much for sharing and dropping by our linkup party at Fiesta Friday #479. Hope to see you soon again!
thanks for stopping by! It is much appreciated.
Awesome and perfect for a Saturday brunch or light evening meal. Visited from Full Plate Thursday, 635. If interested please visit Senior Salon Pit Stop, Monday through Saturday and come and share your awesome and outstanding posts with us. Hope to meet you there.
Thanks Esme – I will certainly check it out!
These were so easy to make and beyond delicious! Thank you!