Bite-Size Calzones

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons marinara sauce
  • 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • additional marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. 2
    Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 400°.
  4. 4
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
  5. 5
    Cut into sixteen 3 1/2-inch squares.
  6. 6
    Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.
  7. 7
    Lightly brush edges of square with water.
  8. 8
    Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.
  9. 9
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.
  10. 10
    Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.
  11. 11
    Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
  12. 12
    Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.

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