1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 cups pizza sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 egg white
2 teaspoons water
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
Additional pizza sauce, optional
Instructions
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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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. Yield- 6 servings.
Originally Submitted
9/11/2010
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