How to Make Pinwheel Italian Calzones - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Italian food, then you'll love these Pinwheel Italian Calzones. They are the perfect combination of flaky pastry, gooey cheese, and savory Italian flavors. These pinwheels are perfect for a quick and easy dinner, or as a fun appetizer for a party or get-together. They are also great for packing in a lunchbox, as they are portable and easy to eat on the go.

These calzones are a twist on the traditional Italian dish, as they are made with puff pastry instead of pizza ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup chopped pepperoni
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 16 pinwheels

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper and onion. Set aside.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 4 rectangles. Press the remaining perforations together to seal. Spread the filling evenly onto the rectangles. Roll up the filling inside the dough starting at the short side. Slice each finished roll into four slices, and place cut side down onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. While the pinwheels are baking, warm the pizza sauce. Serve the pinwheels with pizza sauce in small cups for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 212mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 141mg