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Bite-Size Calzones
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
Sausage, marinara sauce, and cheese wrapped in puff pastry
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. Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature.
3. Preheat oven to 400°.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
5. Cut into sixteen 3 1/2-inch squares.
6. Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.
7. Lightly brush edges of square with water.
8. Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.
9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.
10. Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
12. Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com