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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Giada's Pepperoni And Cheese Calzone Alla Checca

15 MINPrep Time
30 MINCook Time
4Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This is super-easy to make and takes less than an hour total. The checca sauce is so easy to make and gives the calzone a flavor boost.

Giada's Pepperoni And Cheese Calzone Alla Checca
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Giada's Pepperoni And Cheese Calzone Alla Checca

Category

Main Course

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Adjust the racks so one is on the lower third and the second is on the upper third.
  2. Dust the counter with flour. Working one piece of dough at a time, roll the dough into a 9 inch round, about 1/4 inch thick, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. On one half of the round closest to you, spread 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese leaving an inch rim around the outside.
  3. Sprinkle the cheese with 1/4 teaspoon oregano and an 1/8 teaspoon salt. Spoon 2 tablespoons of checca down the center of the ricotta. Sprinkle with half of the pepperoni and half of the mozzarella cheese. Fold the top part of the dough over the filling. Use a little water along the edge to seal the dough together.
  4. Beginning at one corner, fold the dough over itself and continue to do so until reaching the other corner, pressing down after each fold to secure. This will make a decorative rope effect. Alternatively, you can use the tines of a fork to gently press and seal. Place the calzone on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Using a sharp knife, make three slits in the top of each calzone. Brush evenly with the olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and the parmesan cheese. Place the tray on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Rotate the tray to the top rack and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove to a wire rack and allow the calzone to cool for 5 minutes before serving with additional checca for dipping!

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
482
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
57 grams
Protein
20 grams
Fat
20 grams
Saturated Fat
9 grams
Cholesterol
44 milligrams
Sodium
1356 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
8 grams
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