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Sausage Pesto Calzone | Simmer & Sage

Sausage & Pesto Calzone

Golden, crusty pizza dough filled with spicy sausage, garlicky, herby pesto sauce and melty cheese
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

The Calzone

  • 1 package of premade pizza dough
  • 2-3 links of hot Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 3 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

The Italian Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Remove the sausage from the casings. Over medium heat, brown the sausage in a frying pan, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a well floured surface, roll the pizza dough into the shape of a rectangle. Spread the pesto sauce lengthwise down the center of the dough. Layer the provolone slices on top of the pesto sauce, followed by the sausage and 3/4 cup of mozzarella.
  • Roll the dough from the bottom left corner to the top right corner, taking care to keep all of the fillings inside. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and a generous amount of Italian seasoning.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the crust is golden.
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