Nitrate & Nitrite Free Easy Calzones

Total time40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dough

1 lb store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature

For the filling

1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

For assembly

1 egg, beaten

For serving

1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, for 5–7 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool for 5 minutes.

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