My Favorite Calzone
Turn your kitchen into an Italian pizzeria with "My Favorite Calzone," a flaky, golden-brown pocket filled with irresistible flavors. This easy calzone recipe features a savory blend of gooey mozzarella and creamy ricotta cheeses, zesty pepperoni, hearty Italian sausage, and fresh spinach wrapped in homemade pizza dough. The filling is elevated with a perfectly seasoned marinara sauce, enriched with garlic and Italian herbs. Crimped to perfection and brushed with a Parmesan-egg wash for extra crispness, these handheld delights bake to golden perfection in under 30 minutes. Serve with a side of warm marinara for dipping, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal your whole family will love. Perfect for pizza night or quick weeknight dinners, this homemade calzone recipe combines comfort food vibes with crowd-pleasing appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
- 15 Pepperoni slices
- 0.5 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 10 inches in diameter.
In a small bowl, mix the marinara sauce with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread half of this mixture on one half of each dough circle, leaving about 1 inch along the edge.
Layer the fillings on top of the sauce: start with mozzarella cheese, followed by ricotta cheese, pepperoni, cooked sausage, and chopped spinach. Avoid overstuffing to make sealing easier.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together to seal tightly, then fold and crimp the edges to ensure the filling stays inside.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the tops of the calzones.
Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.
Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over them.
Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow the calzones to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy with extra marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 300.1 g | 385% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.2 g | 581% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 942 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 12162 mg | 529% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.9 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 217.5 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2184 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2648 mg | 56% | |
*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.
