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The Daring Gourmet
Updated Mar 16, 2017
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With just 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep, you’ll be devouring these calzones in no time!

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  • Two Italian classics are finally together in a most delicious way. With just 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep, you’ll be devouring these calzones in no time! Even a cook-from-scratch girl like me appreciates quick and easy meals. Not only do these Caprese Calzones from Life a Little Brighter fit that description, they’re fun to make and eat! And if you have young kids, they’ll definitely enjoy helping you assemble these. It’s true: You only need 5 ingredients, and prep time is just about 10 minutes. You’ll love the flavor of the oozing cheese, fresh tomatoes and basil with the soft and chewy texture of the pizza dough. Dip the calzones into your favorite pizza sauce and you have a quick and yummy meal!

Caprese Calzones

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, halved and sliced
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Your favorite pizza/spaghetti sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven to 425° F.
  • Step 
    2
    Roll out pizza dough onto a non-stick or lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. Layer each square with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Fold in the 2 long sides of each square, pinching at the seams and the edges to seal the calzones. Place the calzones seam-side down onto a cookie sheet and bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

340 Calories
9g Total Fat
15g Protein
49g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
13%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
760mg
32%
Potassium
115mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
7g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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