Bite-Size Calzones - cooking recipe

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 1/3 ounce) 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

Preparation

Cook sausage and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up sausage, until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in parsley and marinara sauce; cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
Cut into sixteen 3 1/2-inch squares.
Place1 tablespoon filling and 1 teaspoon cheese in center of each square.
Lightly brush edges of square with water.
Fold opposite corners of squares together to form triangles; crimp with fork to seal.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with remaining pastry sheet and filling.
Lightly brush each calzone with olive oil.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.