Pinwheel Italian Calzones

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9
Delicious Pinwheel Italian Calzones for a quick lunch
in Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 jar pizza sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
415
Sugar
4g
Fat
28g
Pinwheel Italian Calzones are a delicious variation of classic calzones that you will love. These tasty pinwheels are filled with a rich mixture of Italian seasonings, peppery and salty pepperoni, blended with creamy ricotta cheese, all rolled into crescent rolls and baked to perfection. The flavor of Pinwheel Italian Calzones is both satisfying and comforting, and the perfect option for a quick lunch when you're in a hurry. Serve for lunch or a light dinner with a side salad.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onion until well combined.
3.Unroll crescent dough and press edges together to form a large rectangle. Spoon pizza sauce over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
4.Spread the cheese and pepperoni mixture over the pizza sauce.
5.Roll the dough up tightly from the long end, like a jelly roll.
6.Cut into 1/2 inch slices with a sharp knife and place the slices onto a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.Serve hot with additional pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

PROS

Pinwheel Italian Calzones are quick and easy to prepare and make a satisfying lunch for one or two people.
The rolls are filled with a delicious blend of Italian seasoning, ricotta cheese and pepperoni, which makes them very flavorful and satisfying.

CONS

The Pinwheel Italian Calzones are a heavier meal due to the cheese and bread, which can be a downside for people watching their caloric intake.
Additionally, they may not please all palates since pepperoni is the main ingredient in the filling and it is a pretty strong flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Pinwheel Italian Calzones are a tasty and filling lunch, they should be consumed in moderation as they can be high in calories, fat and sodium. However, this recipe has some health benefits thanks to the vegetables in the filling, like mushrooms and green bell peppers that provide vitamins and minerals and help you reach your daily nutrient needs.

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