Classic Meat Lover’s Calzones Recipe by Tasty

Name: Classic Meat Lover’s Calzones Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¾ cup warm water; 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast, (1/2 packet); 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 links Italian sausage, casings removed and sausage crumbled; ½ yellow onion, diced; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping; 8 slices deli ham; 20 slices pepperoni; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:20min

Making a calzone from scratch might seem intimidating but this meat lover's calzone recipe makes it easy. Have fun kneading the dough, rolling it out, and stuffing it with a delicious sausage filling. If you aren't sharing these, freeze them and reheat later for a quick lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:43:51 GMT