Easy Pizza Calzones - Kitchen20

Easy Pizza Calzones - Kitchen20

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Pizza in a pocket! Make my easy calzone recipe tonight. Cheesy, meaty (or veggie!), perfect for quick Italian dinners. Get the family involved!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F/40-46°C)
  • 2 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • ½ cup (100g) diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240ml) marinara sauce (good quality, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup (110g) cooked Italian sausage (or your preferred cooked filling – see variations), crumbled
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) water

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