Italian Calzone Sandwiches

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Quick and savory calzones using crescent roll dough, sausage, and veggies
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These Italian Calzone Sandwiches offer a delicious twist on the classic folded pizza, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough, you can whip up these savory pockets in under an hour. The filling combines savory mild Italian sausage with fresh chopped onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, all melded together with melted mozzarella cheese. Each golden-brown calzone is served with a warm, bubbling spaghetti sauce for dipping or spooning over the top. It’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that delivers big Italian flavors without the hassle of making dough from scratch. Simple, satisfying, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Italian Calzone Sandwiches

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 182.5

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These Italian Calzone Sandwiches offer a delicious twist on the classic folded pizza, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Using convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough, you can whip up these savory pockets in under an hour. The filling combines savory mild Italian sausage with fresh chopped onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, all melded together with melted mozzarella cheese. Each golden-brown calzone is served with a warm, bubbling spaghetti sauce for dipping or spooning over the top. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, family-friendly meal that delivers big Italian flavors without the hassle of making dough from scratch. Simple, satisfying, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, chopped onion, and green pepper until the sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir the drained sliced mushrooms into the sausage mixture. Remove from heat.
  4. Open the crescent roll dough and separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press the perforations to seal the dough.
  5. On an ungreased baking sheet, press or roll each dough piece into a 7x5-inch rectangle.
  6. Spoon one-quarter of the meat and vegetable mixture onto one half of each rectangle. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Fold the empty dough side over the filling. Press the edges firmly to seal, ensuring no filling leaks out.
  8. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown.
  9. While calzones bake, heat the spaghetti sauce in a medium saucepan until bubbly.
  10. Spoon the warm spaghetti sauce over the hot calzones before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 182.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.9g17%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 400.0mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 14.7g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: calzone, italian, sausage, crescent rolls, easy dinner, cheese, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, quick meal, folded pizza, family friendly, comfort food
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