Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Pork, Puff Pastry

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons marinara sauce
• 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• additional marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

1. Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

2. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400°.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.

4. Cut into sixteen 3 ½-inch squares.

5. Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.

6. Lightly brush edges of square with water.

7. Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.

8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.

9. Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.

10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.

11. Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.

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