Pizza Calzone Recipe

Name: Pizza Calzone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, cut in 2 (use a high quality pizza dough); ½ cup sliced zucchini; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and diced; ¼ cup chopped turkey pastrami; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (sometimes I toss in some Fontina); 5 tablespoons of your favorite tomato sauce; 2 -4 dashes italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 whole tomatoes, salted and water drained off (this is the second recipe); ½ cup chicken breast, chopped into pieces (this is great if you have leftovers); 10 black olives, pitted and chopped up; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 14 purple onion, sliced; 8 large mushrooms, sliced; 2 -4 dashes italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 tablespoons butter (this is for top crust); 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pizza dough, cut in 2 (use a high quality pizza dough)
½ cup sliced zucchini
10 kalamata olives, pitted and diced
¼ cup chopped turkey pastrami
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (sometimes I toss in some Fontina)
5 tablespoons of your favorite tomato sauce
2 -4 dashes italian seasoning
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 whole tomatoes, salted and water drained off (this is the second recipe)
½ cup chicken breast, chopped into pieces (this is great if you have leftovers)
10 black olives, pitted and chopped up
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
14 purple onion, sliced
8 large mushrooms, sliced
2 -4 dashes italian seasoning
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons butter (this is for top crust)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1
Cut your pizza dough in half.
2
Stretch one half on your pizza stone (I use the one from Pampered Chef--it's the best).
3
Place sauce, cheese and toppings add more cheese on top of toppings.
4
Stretch 2nd half of dough over pie.
5
Crimp edges to form closer.
6
If i use mushrooms or onions I saute first with garlic in olive oil or butter.
7
Melt 2 TBS butter (you can also use olive oil) brush on top crust with some Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and or some Parmesan cheese.
8
Bake 500 degrees 15 to 20 minutes depending on oven and desired crispiness.
9
Let stand 10 minutes from oven.
10
Cut and serve.

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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.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pizza dough, cut in 2 (use a high quality pizza dough), ½ cup sliced zucchini, 10 kalamata olives, pitted and diced, ¼ cup chopped turkey pastrami, and more.

Yes, Pizza Calzone 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pizza Calzone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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