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Pizza Calzone Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 calzones
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. First, mix the ricotta, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, 1/2 the mozzerella, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  3. Next, divide the ricotta mixture in the middle of each section of pizza dough.
  4. 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.
  5. Next, spoon sauce on top of the calzone, then sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese, and finally layer pepperoni. Continue for each calzone.
  6. Now, place on middle rack for 20 minutes.
  7. Finally, enjoy and celebrate you!