Indulge your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of quick sausage and bell pepper calzones, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses. These delightful pockets of perfection are crafted with a soft and pliable dough, enveloping a savory filling of succulent sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil two enticing variations of this delectable dish: the classic sausage and bell pepper calzone, bursting with traditional flavors, and the adventurous spicy sausage and bell pepper calzone, sure to ignite your palate with a fiery kick. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors in every bite, as we guide you through the steps of creating these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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SAUSAGE PEPPER CALZONES
These tasty Italian sandwiches from Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon are chock-full of savory turkey sausage, sweet peppers and herbs, enhanced by zesty pizza sauce. Made from convenient frozen bread dough, the baked calzones should be cooled before they are packed in lunches or stored in the freezer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add the onion, peppers and 2 teaspoons oil. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the sherry, vinegar, salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon each oregano and rosemary; heat through., Divide each loaf of dough into six portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining oregano and rosemary. , Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over each circle. Spoon about 1/4 cup sausage mixture on half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edges; fold dough over filling and seal edges. Cut a small slit in top., Sprinkle cornmeal over greased baking sheets. Place calzones on baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve with calzones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUSAGE, PEPPER & MOZZARELLA CALZONES
-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onion and peppers. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Stir in sherry, 1 teaspoon each oregano and rosemary, vinegar, salt and pepper; heat through. On a lightly floured surface, divide each loaf of dough into six portions. Roll each into a 6-in. circle. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining oregano and rosemary., Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over half of each circle to within 1/2 in. of edge. Spoon about 1/4 cup sausage mixture over sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold dough over filling; press edge with a fork to seal. Cut a small slit in top., Sprinkle cornmeal over greased baking sheets. Place calzones on baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over calzones. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve with calzones. Freeze option: Freeze cooled calzones in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, reheat calzones on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.
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SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPERS
Make and share this Sausage and Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jennifer Iadevaia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat approximately 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan.
- Brown the sausage in the oil until you get a nice color on the outside and you no longer see any"pink".
- Remove the sausage and drain on a paper towel.
- Keep the heat going on the pan and add onions and peppers (do not add any additional oil).
- Cook the onions and peppers approximately 5 minutes or until onions start to become translucent.
- During this time, slice the sausage down the middle, do not cut all the way through, just enough so you can open the sausage and"fan" them out.
- Add salt and pepper over the onion/pepper mixture and turn heat down to simmer.
- Place sausage on top of onions and peppers and cover.
- Simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until sausage is cooked through.
- Serve on Italian Bread.
SAUSAGE-ROASTED PEPPER CALZONE
Roasting the peppers before use brings out their natural sweetness and removes their thin waxy skin. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 608.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees, with a pizza stone placed on the lowest rack, for at least 30 minutes. Place parchment paper on a pizza peel.
- Mix tomatoes, garlic, and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium bowl until well combined; season with salt and black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook peppers over an open flame (on the stove or a grill) until skin is blistered and charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap; let steam 10 minutes. Once peppers are cool enough to touch, rub skin off using a paper towel. Remove stems and seeds; dice peppers.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil and onion to pan. Cook, stirring up brown bits, until golden, about 3 minutes. Return sausage to pan along with roasted peppers and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and more crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into a 1/8-inch-thick circle, about 12 inches in diameter, with the edges of the dough slightly thinner than the center.
- Place one-quarter of the filling on half of each round. Top with one-quarter of the mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Fold dough in half over filling and crimp as desired to seal. Place 2 calzones on prepared pizza peel and transfer to pizza stone along with parchment paper. Bake until dough is puffed and golden, and filling is hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 calzones. Serve immediately.
SAUSAGE AND ROASTED PEPPER CALZONE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Allow both crust pouches to stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet brown sausage with onions and garlic; drain. Stir in basil, Italian seasoning and pepper. In small bowl, beat eggs with fork. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons; set aside. Add ricotta cheese to remaining eggs; mix well. Stir into sausage mixture. Add mozzarella cheese, red peppers and 3 tablespoons of the pine nuts; mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove crusts from pouches; unfold. Press out fold lines. If crusts crack, wet fingers and push edges together. Place one prepared crust on end of large ungreased cookie sheet with about 1/3 of crust hanging over edge. Spoon half of sausage mixture over half of crust on cookie sheet, leaving about 1-inch border and mounding filling towards center. Fold pie crust half over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Cut four 1-inch slits in top of crust. Repeat with second crust and remaining filling at opposite end of cookie sheet. Brush with reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons egg. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. To serve, cut each calzone in half or into 3 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1023 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SUPER-EASY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
A simple and delicious way to serve sausage and peppers with a tomato-based sauce. This is one of my husband's and kids' favorite meals. They like it served over rice because it makes a lot of 'gravy' that soaks into the rice. It 's one of my favorites because it's quick, easy, and has only a few ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Provided by Michele Novellano League
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread sausage pieces into a baking dish.
- Bake sausage in preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir sausage with the onion. Pour tomato sauce over the sausage mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir bell pepper into the mixture to coat in tomato sauce; cook until the bell pepper is tender, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1127.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bell peppers and sausage. This will help to ensure that the fillings are evenly distributed throughout the calzones.
- Don't overstuff the calzones. Otherwise, they will be difficult to seal and will likely burst open during baking.
- Be careful not to overcook the calzones. Otherwise, the crust will become dry and crumbly.
- Serve the calzones hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or ranch dressing are all good options.
Conclusion:
Quick Sausage and Bell Pepper Calzones are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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