Calzone Filled With Meatballs And Mozzarella Recipe

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly dust 2 baking sheets with cornmeal and set aside.

3. 3

   Divide the pizza dough into 4 even portions.

4. 4

   Roll each into a ball and then flatten into a disk shape.

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   Lightly sprinkle a work surface with a little cornmeal and, using a floured rolling pin, roll each disk into a 9-inch circle about 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick.

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   Divide the marinara sauce among the circles of dough, spreading it around the center of the dough and within 1 inch of the edges.

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   Divide the meatballs among the circles, placing them on the lower half of each piece of dough.

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   Cover the meatballs proportionately with the grated cheese.

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   Fold the top half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together, crimping with your fingertips.

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    Set 2 calzones on each baking sheet.

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    Brush the tops with the extra virgin olive oil.

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    Bake the calzones till nicely browned, about 12 to 15 min.

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    Serve warm or possibly hot.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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