Easy Italian Pizza Calzones
Bring the flavors of Italy to your table with these Easy Italian Pizza Calzones—a delightful twist on classic pizza that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Made with store-bought pizza dough, these handheld pies are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and zesty marinara sauce, all accented with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning for an authentic taste. The golden, flaky crust is achieved with a simple egg wash and a drizzle of olive oil, offering bakery-quality results right from your oven in just 15 minutes of cooking time. Perfectly portioned and easy to customize, these homemade calzones are a family favorite served with extra marinara for dipping. Whether you're craving comfort food or impressing guests, these Italian-style calzones are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 0.5 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for rolling dough)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, roughly 1/8-inch thick. Use a knife or pizza cutter to divide the dough into 4 equal rectangles.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash, and set it aside.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on each rectangle's sauced half. Add about 2 tablespoons of pepperoni slices to each and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
Fold the empty half of each rectangle over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.
Place the calzones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash and drizzle a little olive oil for extra crispiness.
Cut 2-3 small slits on top of each calzone with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 403 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5128 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.2 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 102.8 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
