Homemade Marinara Sauce:

1. Gently, heat a large cast-iron frying pan with the olive oil. Add the chopped shallots and garlic and allow to sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, wine and seasonings and allow to simmer on a gentle heat.
3. Add the fresh basil and grated cheese, taste for seasonings and allow the sauce to simmer on a gentle heat for about 20 – 30 minutes or longer on a very gentle heat.

For the Calzones:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling and fold until well combined. Set aside.
3. Roll out each dough quarter into ¼ -inch thickness about. Ladle about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce into the center of the dough and spread out with the back of the spoon, leaving about ½-inch border around the edge of the dough. Spoon at least 2-3 tablespoons of filling on the bottom half of the dough. Carefully fold it over, pinch the edges and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Repeat this step for the next three doughs.
4. In a small bowl whisk together egg and water for the egg wash. Brush each calzone and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Make sure to pierce the tops of each calzone with a sharp knife to create steam vents.
5. Bake the calzones for about 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve alongside the remaining marinara and enjoy!