Authentic Sicilian Calzone

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Egg

1, beaten

Spinach

1 cup, cooked and squeezed dry

Italian sausage

1/2 pound, cooked and crumbled

Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup, grated

Mozzarella cheese

1 cup, shredded

Ricotta cheese

1 cup

Pizza dough

1 pound

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
3. On one half of the dough, evenly spread the ricotta cheese, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
4. Top the ricotta with the mozzarella, Parmesan, cooked sausage, and spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges to seal tightly, ensuring no filling leaks out.
6. Transfer the calzone to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the top of the calzone with the beaten egg and drizzle a little olive oil over it for extra crispness.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the calzone is golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set and makes it easier to slice.