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.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into 2 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 10 inches in diameter.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the tops of the calzones.

Step 7

Use a sharp knife to cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each calzone to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the calzones with olive oil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over them.

Step 9

Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Allow the calzones to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy with extra marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1555.5 grams (1555.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4488

Total Fat 300.10g	385%
Saturated Fat 116.20g	581%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 942mg	314%
Sodium 12162mg	529%
Total Carbohydrate 224.90g	82%
Dietary Fiber 19.20g	69%
Total Sugars 3.80g
Protein 217.50g	435%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 2184mg	168%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 2648mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 20.1%