Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPesto's Italian Kitchen & Wine BarChoose Your Calzone Below Recipe

Choose Your Calzone Below Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

OPTIONS | Cheese | Pesto | Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato | Veggie | Spinach & Garlic | SERVED WITH HOUSE SAUCE ON THE SIDE

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Ingredients

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Dough

Pesto Filling

Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Filling

Veggie Filling

Spinach & Garlic Filling

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Cheese Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Cheese Filling

    In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and set aside.

Pesto Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Pesto Filling

    In a bowl, mix pesto sauce with mozzarella cheese until well combined.

Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Chicken Filling

    In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Mix until well combined.

Veggie Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Veggie Filling

    In a bowl, mix diced bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.

Spinach & Garlic Filling Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Spinach Filling

    In a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. In a bowl, combine with ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

House Sauce Preparation

  1. 10

    Make House Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

Calzone Assembly

  1. 11

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, divide it into equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface into a circle.

  2. 12

    Fill Calzone

    Place your desired filling on one half of the dough circle, then fold the other half over and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.

  3. 13

    Bake Calzones

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the calzones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. 14

    Serve

    Serve warm with the house sauce on the side for dipping.

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