Calzones.....speedy Sausage and Ricotta Calzones

Name: Calzones.....speedy Sausage and Ricotta Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/8 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento; 2 prepared pizza dough; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 cups marinara sauce or 2 cups pizza sauce; 1 minced garlic clove

Submitted by Tim_John

"My o my, these are quick and tasty way of making a great Calzone. If you have a oven or even a toaster oven, your in business. Calzone away!"

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Ready In:: 27mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₃ lbs Italian sausage, casings removed
¹⁄₈ teaspoon olive oil
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2 prepared pizza dough
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups marinara sauce or 2 cups pizza sauce
1 minced garlic clove

directions

Preheat oven to 425. Brown sausage in a small skillet. Transfer the cooked crumbled sausage to a paper towel on a plate to drain. Combine sausage with Ricotta, parsley, garlic, Parmigiano cheese, nutmeg, pepper and pimento in a bowl, mix well.
Rollout the doughs on a floured surface, in about a 10 inch circle . Use 1/2 cup mozzarella , 2-3 tablespoons sauce on half dough and pile a mound of filling in the middle, spread it around on each half. Fold the other half over top of the mixture.
Pinch the edges to seal and brush with egg wash or olive oil. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot with Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping. My FIVE MINUTE Marinara Sauce # 351211.