Bite-Size Calzones

• 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

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 400u0b0.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 puff pastry sheet into a 14 inch square.
5. Cut into sixteen 3 1/2-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.

italian sausage, red bell pepper, flat leaf parsley, marinara sauce, pastry, italian cheese, olive oil, additional marinara sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bite-size-calzones-365237 (may not work)