Delicious Homemade Calzones
Indulge in the warmth of homemade calzones, where a flaky crust hugs gooey mozzarella, savory meat, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy nights or casual gatherings, these delightful pockets of flavor will leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 4 oz pepperoni, sliced (or any preferred meat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into circles about 8 inches wide.
- In a skillet, sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; set aside.
- On one half of each dough circle, layer mozzarella cheese, sautéed spinach, pepperoni, and pasta sauce.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning; fold over to create a half-moon shape and press edges to seal.
- Brush tops with olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg