Pregnancy Friendly Easy Calzones
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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
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
For assembly
- 1 egg, beaten
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
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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