Best 7 Calzones Of Tomato Mozzarella And Basil Recipes

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Calzones of tomato mozzarella and basil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this classic Italian dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating the perfect calzone, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of folding and baking. So gather your kitchen tools and let's get started on crafting this delectable culinary masterpiece!

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TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small tomatoes (4 medium)
1 pound fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

TOMATO BASIL MOZZARELLA MELT



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Mini baguettes spread with pesto are filled with tomato and mozzarella slices, then heated until warm and cheese is melted.

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 31m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Sister Schubert's® Mini Baguettes
½ cup prepared pesto
12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, or more if desired
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.
  • Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.

REAL ITALIAN CALZONES



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This is real calzone, because there is no tomato sauce INSIDE of it! We eat it at least once a week. Have a bowl of tomato or spaghetti sauce on the table for people to top their calzone with, if desired.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced pepperoni
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • To Make Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of the flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the rest of the flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl containing 1 teaspoon olive oil, then flip the dough, cover and let rise for 40 minutes, or until almost doubled.
  • To Make Filling: While dough is rising, combine the ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms and basil leaves in a large bowl. Mix well, cover bowl and refrigerate to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • When dough is ready, punch it down and separate it into 2 equal parts. Roll parts out into thin circles on a lightly floured surface. Fill each circle with 1/2 of the cheese/meat filling and fold over, securing edges by folding in and pressing with a fork. Brush the top of each calzone with egg and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 667 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CALZONES OF TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL



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Make and share this Calzones of Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces puff pastry, each sheet cut in half diagonally (or Buddha's Pizza Pie Crust)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 bulbs of garlic, roasted and pureed (1/4 cup)
2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced into 12 slices
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 eggs, mixed with
1 teaspoon water, to make an egg wash
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed (recommended 2bleu's 2 Minute 2 Easy Pizza Sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Brush each pastry sheet with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the roasted garlic puree onto each sheet. Lay tomatoes and mozzarella slices onto each sheet. Season with Italian seasoning and 1/2 the basil.
  • Brush edges with an egg wash, and fold over to a triangle shape. Seal edges with fork tines. Cut 3 small slits in top to allow steam to vent.
  • Brush tops with remaining egg wash, then sprinkle tops with parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and brown.
  • Garnish with sprinkles of fresh basil and a side dish of the tomato sauce.

CALZONE ROLLS WITH SALAMI, TOMATO AND BASIL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large, crusty Keiser rolls
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
Salt and pepper
1/4 pound salami, chopped
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
8 slices fresh mozzarella
8 slices vine ripe tomato
8 fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Split the Keiser rolls favoring the bottom half a little. Scoop a little of the white soft insides out of the bottoms.
  • Season the ricotta with a little salt and pepper. Stir the salami and grated cheese into ricotta. Fill the rolls with the ricotta and salami. Cover the ricotta with mozzarella, tomato and basil. Set covers in place and bake to heat through 10 to 12 minutes. Cut and serve.

TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound ripe yellow tomatoes or red tomatoes with vines attached
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella
9 large basil leaves (more if leaves are small)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and slice tops and bottoms of tomatoes; cut tomatoes into about three slices each.
  • Slice the mozzarella very thinly; wash and dry the basil leaves.
  • Arrange the mozzarella and basil on the tomato slices on three salad plates,and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 263 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

ROASTED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO CALZONES



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The secret to crispy calzones: Bake them in a very hot oven, and use drier ingredients in the filling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy. Slow-roasting the tomatoes for the filling concentrates their flavor and pulls out their juices, while pesto adds punch without contributing too much moisture. Fresh mozzarella is just right for many things, but it's too wet for a calzone, so use drier whole-milk mozzarella instead. If you prefer to use store-bought pizza dough, you'll need three (8-ounce) balls for this recipe.

Provided by Jessica Battilana

Categories     dinner, lunch, breads, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup/240 milliliters warm water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 3/4 cups/480 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds/905 grams small tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, slivered
Kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 pound/455 grams whole-milk mozzarella (not fresh mozzarella), shredded
1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash
Flaky salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment (or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon), combine the water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let stand 5 minutes until foamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, salt and olive oil, and mix until combined. Increase speed to medium and mix until the dough comes together in a smooth ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • While the dough rises, prepare the tomatoes: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Arrange tomatoes cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, scatter with garlic and season generously with salt. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the tomato skins are wrinkly. Let cool slightly, then use your fingers to pull the skins off each tomato. (Count the number of tomato pieces now, then you'll have an easier time dividing them among the 6 calzones.) Discard skins, then transfer tomatoes and garlic to a strainer set over a bowl. (You won't need the accumulated juices for this recipe, but save them - you can whisk them with a bit more olive oil and vinegar for a vinaigrette.)
  • Gently punch down the dough and transfer to a not-floured work surface. Divide into 6 pieces, each about 4 1/4 ounces/120 grams. Working with one piece of dough at a time, cup the dough ball on a work surface (almost as though you were forming a cage around the dough). Rotate your hand in clockwise circles, exerting a bit of pressure on the top of the dough ball, until it's a smooth sphere. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough and let stand 15 minutes, loosely covered with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel. (The dough can be prepared up to this point, transferred to a baking sheet, covered with greased plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight. Let come to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • If you have a large pizza stone, place it in the oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. (If you don't have a pizza stone, lightly oil a rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheet). Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into an 8-inch circle using a rolling pin. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto in the center of the dough and use the back of the spoon or an offset spatula to spread it in a thin, even layer, leaving a 1-inch border. Pile 2/3 cup mozzarella on half of the dough, then top with some of the tomatoes. Fold the dough in half, over filling, then roll and crimp the edge of the dough together to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough, pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes until all 6 calzones have been formed. Brush each calzone with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  • With a large spatula, transfer the calzones to the pizza stone (or baking sheet) and arrange them diagonally to fit. Bake until puffed and deep brown, 18 to 23 minutes. (Tent with foil if the tops become too dark before the rest of the dough is browned.) Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To ensure the calzones are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy crust, brush the calzones with olive oil before baking.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the calzones on a greased baking sheet.
  • To save time, you can use pre-made pizza dough.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fillings. Some popular options include pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.
  • Serve the calzones with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.

Conclusion:

Calzones are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a party appetizer. With so many different fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a calzone that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give calzones a try. You won't be disappointed!

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