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Pizza Calzone Recipe

Jay
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 calzones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ricotta
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pizza dough (rolled out and cut into 4 sections)
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 3 cup mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 20 slices pepperoni

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • First, mix the ricotta, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, 1/2 the mozzerella, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Next, divide the ricotta mixture in the middle of each section of pizza dough.
  • Now, fold one edge of the dough over the cheese to the other edge. Crimp the dough to seal. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Next, spoon sauce on top of the calzone, then sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese, and finally layer pepperoni. Continue for each calzone.
  • Now, place on middle rack for 20 minutes.
  • Finally, enjoy and celebrate you!
Keyword comfort food, easy recipe, Hoiday dinner, NYC pizza