Italian Meatball Calzones |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Using Italian-style frozen beef meatballs or refrigerated turkey meatballs is a great time-saver. To add crunch and color, drop in roasted red or green pepper strips. Dave Bremson, Plantation, Florida Ingredients:
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked italian meatballs, thawed |
2 cups pizza sauce |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
3/4 cup ricotta cheese |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
1 egg white |
2 teaspoons water |
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry |
additional pizza sauce, optional |
Directions:
1. Heat meatballs according to package directions. In a large saucepan, heat pizza sauce; stir in meatballs. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and basil. In another bowl, whisk the egg white and water; set aside.
2. Unroll one pastry onto a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spoon half of meatball mixture onto half of the pastry to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Top with half of cheese mixture. Fold dough over the filling, forming a half circle. Moisten edges with water; press with a fork to seal. Brush top with egg mixture. Repeat with remaining pastry, meatball mixture and egg mixture.
3. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each calzone into three wedges. Serve with additional pizza sauce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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