Easy Italian Pizza Calzones

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Not really a traditional calzone, as there is no ricotta cheese or pizza dough in this recipe, but a quick and easy dinner idea, nonetheless. adapted from menus4moms.com.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In large skillet , brown and crumble sausage , pour off fat.

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Add 3 / 4 cup pasta sauce , mushrooms , green pepper and onion.

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Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles.

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Firmly press perforations together and flatten slightly.

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In a small bowl mix egg and water , brush on dough edges.

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Stir cheese into meat mixture.

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Spoon equal amounts of meat mixture onto half of each rectangle to within 1 / 2 inch of edges.

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Fold dough over filling.

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Press to seal edges.

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Arrange on baking sheet.

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Brush with egg mixture.

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Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Heat remaining pasta sauce.

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Serve with calzones.

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Ingredients

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bulk italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, fresh mushrooms, green pepper, onion, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, water, mozzarella cheese