Ricotta and Sausage Calzone

Name: Ricotta and Sausage Calzone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; 0.5 lb bulk Italian sausage, crumbled; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

A crisp golden folded pizza crust filled with savory sausage, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella cheese.

45 minMediumServes 4650 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetop and OvenStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
0.5 lb bulk Italian sausage, crumbled
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Cook 0.5 lb crumbled bulk Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 F, then drain excess fat.
3

In a bowl, mix 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and cooked sausage.
4

Divide 1 lb pizza dough into two portions and roll each into a 10-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
5

Spoon the cheese and meat mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
6

Fold dough over the filling, crimp edges to seal, cut small slits on top, and brush with 1 beaten egg.
7

Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown, then serve with 1 cup warmed marinara sauce.

Questions

Can I make Ricotta and Sausage Calzone dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

How long does Ricotta and Sausage Calzone keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Ricotta and Sausage Calzone?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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