Italian Sausage Calzone
These Italian Sausage Calzones transform pizza dough into golden pockets filled with savory sausage, three cheeses, and optional vegetables, all served with marinara sauce for dipping. Make them from scratch or use store-bought dough for a quicker version. Perfect for dinner, parties, or make-ahead meals, they're the homemade alternative to takeout that's easier than you think.
- Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- teaspoons instant yeast
- teaspoons salt
- tablespoon olive oil
- warm water
- teaspoon sugar
- pound Italian sausage )
- small onion
- garlic
- sliced mushrooms
- small bell pepper )
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- ricotta cheese
- grated Parmesan cheese
- teaspoon dried oregano
- teaspoon dried basil
- teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- large egg )
- tablespoon sesame or poppy seeds
- marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra Parmesan for sprinkling