Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup Toma del Mottarone cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
3. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces.
4. In a bowl, mix together Toma del Mottarone cheese, Italian sausage, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, red onion, pizza sauce, salt, and pepper.
5. Spoon the mixture onto one half of each dough piece, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
7. Brush the tops of the calzones with beaten egg.
8. Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
400°F
Serving size:
4
Nutritional information:
Calories: 500
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Protein: 23g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Toma del Mottarone cheese can be substituted with any other semi-soft cheese.
- Italian sausage can be substituted with ground beef or turkey.
- Mushrooms can be substituted with any other vegetable of your choice.
- Sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted with fresh tomatoes.
- Red onion can be substituted with yellow onion.
Variations:
- Add chopped olives or artichoke hearts to the filling.
- Use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar.
- Make a vegetarian version by omitting the sausage and adding more vegetables.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the edges of the calzones well to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
- These calzones can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover calzones in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat leftover calzones in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the calzones on a platter with a side of pizza sauce for dipping.
Garnishes:
Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Pairings:
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the calzones are not sealing well, brush the edges with a little water before pressing them together.
- If the calzones are getting too brown on top, cover them with foil halfway through baking.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the calzones to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to eat.
Food history:
Calzones originated in Naples, Italy and are a popular street food in many parts of Italy and the United States.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, cheesy, and slightly tangy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Region: Italian
Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Herbal, Oniony, Garlicky, Tangy, Spicy