Pizza Pockets

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   Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized, heavy skillet.

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   Add the sausage and cook until crumbled and golden, about 5 minutes.

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   Add the arugula and cook until wilted.

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   Turn off the heat and let cool about 10 minutes.

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   Add the cream cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.

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   Set aside.

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a thin 20 by 12-inch rectangle.

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   Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise.

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   The cut each half into 8 equal rectangles.

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    Spoon topping onto 1 side of each of the rectangles.

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    Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the rectangle with egg wash. Close the rectangle of pizza dough over the topping.

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    Use a fork to seal and crimp the edges.

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    Place the pizza pockets onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

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    Brush the top of each pizza pocket with egg wash. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.

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    Bake until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce over low heat in a medium saucepan.

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    Serve the hot pizza pockets with the marinara sauce alongside for dipping.

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