Yield: 36 Establishment: Restaurant, Business and Industry Account, Catering Operation   Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Saute, Bake   Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Italian, Turkey Pepperoni   Dish Type: Calzone

Ingredients

3 Pounds ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

4 Pounds sweet onions, fine dice

1 Quart red peppers, seeded & fine dice

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

2 Pounds Mozzarella, grated

2 Pounds whole milk Ricotta

1/4 Cup dried oregano leaves

To Taste salt and black pepper

36 7-inch presheeted pizza dough rounds, thawed

6 Ounces TURKEY PEPPERONI, thin slice

As needed flavored olive oil

As needed marinara sauce, warmed

Over medium heat, sauté sausage until cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with spoon; drain well. With 2 tablespoons of pan drippings, sauté onions, peppers and garlic until tender. Mix together cheeses and oregano. Add sausage and vegetables to cheeses. Adjust seasonings as required. Spread #8 scoop (1/2 cup) of sausage filling on ½ of each dough round, leaving ¾-inch border. Cover with 3 pepperoni slices. Brush edges of dough with water. Fold rounds turnover-style; trim, roll and seal. Make one-inch vent slits with knife tip. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake on prepared sheet pans in a preheated 400 degree F oven until done, about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with warm Marinara sauce.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Arlington, VA.

Nutrition Facts Calories 645   % Daily Value* Total Fat 25g 35% Cholesterol 52mg Sodium 1559mg Total Carbohydrate 80g Protein 26g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4