Easy Sausage Calzones Recipe

Name: Easy Sausage Calzones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 whole frozen UN-risen dinner rolls (She uses Rhodes); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 whole medium onion, minced; 1 lb breakfast sausage or 1 lb Italian sausage; ½ teaspoon italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 12 grated mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper; 2 whole eggs plus 1 whole eggs, beaten; all-purpose flour, for dusting; marinara sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows; 1 -2 olive oil; 3 -4 whole garlic cloves, minced; 1 whole small to medium onion, minced; ½ cup white wine or ½ cup chicken broth; 3 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 pinch sugar; salt and pepper; fresh parsley leaves; fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

16 whole frozen UN-risen dinner rolls (She uses Rhodes)
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole medium onion, minced
1 lb breakfast sausage or 1 lb Italian sausage
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 12 grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt and black pepper
2 whole eggs plus 1 whole eggs, beaten
all-purpose flour, for dusting
marinara sauce, warmed, for serving, recipe follows
1 -2 olive oil
3 -4 whole garlic cloves, minced
1 whole small to medium onion, minced
½ cup white wine or ½ cup chicken broth
3 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper
fresh parsley leaves
fresh basil leaf

1
Place frozen rolls (or frozen bread loaves) on a baking sheet to thaw.
2
Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
5
Add the onions and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.
6
Add the sausage and cook until brown, crumbling the sausage as you stir.
7
Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
8
Remove form the skillet and allow to cool on a plate.
9
In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheeses, salt, some pepper, parsley and 2 eggs.
10
When sausage is cool, stir it into the cheese mixture and set aside.
11
When the rolls are thawed and risen, roll them out on a lightly floured surface until paper thin.
12
Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of the filling onto the half of the dough circle.
13
Fold half of the dough over itself and the press the edges to seal.
14
Use a fork, if needed.
15
Brush the surface of each calzone with the beaten egg and then bake until nice and golden brown.
16
10 to 13 minutes.
17
Serve with warm Marinara sauce.
18
Add a teaspoon or so of olive oil into a hot pan over medium high heat.
19
add garlic and onion and stir.
20
Add the wine (or chicken broth) whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet.
21
Add salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar.
22
Reduce the heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
23
Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up fresh parsley and basil and add it to the sauce to taste, stirring to combine.

801

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 whole frozen UN-risen dinner rolls (She uses Rhodes), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 whole medium onion, minced, 1 lb breakfast sausage or 1 lb Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Easy Sausage Calzones falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easy Sausage Calzones

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Variations & substitutions

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