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PdfHere’s a classic ricotta calzone with sauce recipe that hits all the comfort food notes:
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🧀 Ricotta Calzone with Marinara Sauce
🥖 Dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 lb pizza dough (enough for 2 calzones)
🧀 Filling:
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Romano
• 1 egg (optional, for binding)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped spinach, pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, or cooked sausage
🍅 For Serving:
• 1 to 1½ cups warm marinara sauce (homemade or jarred)
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg (if using), and seasonings. Stir until creamy. Add optional fillings if desired.
Divide dough in half and roll each piece into a circle about 8–10” wide.
Fill: Spoon filling on one half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Don’t overfill.
Fold & seal: Fold the dough over to make a half-moon shape. Pinch or crimp the edges tightly to seal.
Vent: Cut a small slit in the top or poke with a fork to let steam escape.
Bake: Brush tops with olive oil or egg wash for a golden finish. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve with warm marinara sauce on the side or spooned over the top.
🔧 Instructions:
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