Bite-Size Calzones

Sausage, marinara sauce, and cheese wrapped in puff pastry

• Ready In: 1 hr 12 mins
• Yields: 32 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 3  tablespoons  marinara sauce
• 1 (17 1/3ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded  Italian cheese blend or 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
•  additional  marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

1. Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature.
3. Preheat oven to 400°.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
5. Cut into sixteen 3 ½-inch squares.
6. Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.
7. Lightly brush edges of square with water.
8. Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.
9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.
10. Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
12. Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.