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Italian Pizza Calzones

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These Italian Pizza Calzones are a delicious twist on traditional calzones, using convenient crescent roll dough for a flaky, golden crust. The filling is packed with seasoned Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, crisp green peppers, and onions, all simmered in rich beef pasta sauce. Melted mozzarella cheese binds the flavors together, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers the comfort of homemade pizza with the ease of a quick assembly. Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the experience.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 1051.2
Description
These Italian Pizza Calzones are a delicious twist on traditional calzones, using convenient crescent roll dough for a flaky, golden crust. The filling is packed with seasoned Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, crisp green peppers, and onions, all simmered in rich beef pasta sauce. Melted mozzarella cheese binds the flavors together, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers the comfort of homemade pizza with the ease of a quick assembly. Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the experience.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lbs Italian sausage 2 package Refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 26 oz Beef pasta sauce 1 Egg -- beaten
  • 1 cups Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
  • 1 tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 cups Green pepper -- chopped
  • 1 cups Mozzarella cheese --
  • 1/2 cups Onion -- chopped Shredded
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F (177&# 194;°C).
  2. 2
    In large skillet, brown sausage, pour off fat.
  3. 3
    Add 3/4 cup pasta sauce, mushrooms, green pepper and onion.
  4. 4
    Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
  6. 6
    Firmly press perforations together and flatten slightly.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl mix egg and water, brush on dough edges.
  8. 8
    Stir cheese into meat mixture.
  9. 9
    Spoon equal amounts of meat mixture onto half of each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  10. 10
    Fold dough over filling.
  11. 11
    Press to seal edges.
  12. 12
    Arrange on baking sheet; brush with egg mixture.
  13. 13
    Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. 14
    Heat remaining pasta sauce; serve with calzones.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1051.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g28%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 409.7mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 170.3g57%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g54%
Sugars 6.8g
Protein 49.1g99%

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

Note

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350ðF oven for 10-15 minutes to restore crispiness.

For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add extra mushrooms or spinach to the filling.

Ensure the filling is not too wet; if the sauce is very runny, simmer it longer to reduce before mixing with cheese to prevent soggy crusts.

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