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

Ingredients

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.