ITALIAN MEATBALL CALZONES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 cups pizza sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons water
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
Additional pizza sauce, optional

Steps:

  • 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., Unroll one pastry onto a greased 15x10x1-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. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each calzone into three wedges. Serve with additional pizza sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Quintin Du preez
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Overall, I thought these calzones were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


Sarah Hubbold
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my calzones didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The dough was a bit too thick and the filling was a bit bland.


Hi Hi
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These calzones were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Dante Naidoo
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I'm not a big fan of calzones, but these were actually pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Kc Laxman
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These calzones are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


Mamun Khan2023
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I've made these calzones several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Bridge Family Advocate
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I made these calzones for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


punjabi song
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These calzones were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!


Ahmad Mumtaaz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calzones turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Beverlyn
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These calzones were a great way to use up leftover meatballs. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Billy Aldridge
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I thought these calzones were just okay. The meatballs were a bit bland and the dough was a bit tough.


Wane Sinkamba
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These calzones were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Justus Rush
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Meh.


Franklin Ochiagha
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Not bad!


Ms Ruksana
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These calzones were amazing! The dough was perfect and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


sarah nelson
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the calzones were still good. I think I would add some more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Sambriddhi Shrestha
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These calzones were easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


Bd Miusic
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I followed the recipe exactly and the calzones turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sauce to the inside.


Moe& More
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These calzones were a hit with my family! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. The dough was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making these again!