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Golden calzone filled with rich tomato sauce and cheese
Classic calzone with tomato sauce and cheese

Classic Tomato & Ham Calzone

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
While every calzone contains tomatoes, this version emphasizes the sauce. 'Pomodoro' is the soul of Italian cuisine: its acidity cuts through the rich cheese. It is crucial to use a high-quality, thick sauce, otherwise, the result will be soup-like.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Ladle
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the dough and proof for 1 hour.

2 ✓

Roll out the dough. Spread a thicker layer of sauce than you would for pizza, but keep the edges clean.

Tip: The lycopene in tomatoes becomes more bioavailable when cooked.
3 ✓

Top with ham and cheeses. Seal the edges tightly.

4 ✓

Brush with egg, vent, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Recipe FAQ

The sauce made the dough soggy.
The sauce was too thin. Use thick pizza sauce or tomato paste (passata), or simmer your sauce longer to reduce it.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Lukewarm Water
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Thick Seasoned Tomato Sauce
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 6 oz Deli Ham
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)