Saturday, January 16, 2010

Three-Cheese Calzones

1 pound refrigerated pizza dough (I just use homemade)
1 c. fresh ricotta
1 c. grated mozzarella
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed and roughly chopped (I use closer to a small handfull chopped)
Black pepper
1/4 pound thinly sliced salami
2 T. olive oil
1 c. jarred marinara sauce, warmed (I use jarred pizza sauce)

Heat oven to 400° F. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll and stretch them into 8-inch rounds.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Layer the salami on one side of each round of dough and top with the cheese mixture. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Brush the tops of the calzones with the oil. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the sauce.

-- everyone loved these and the kids each made their own variation depending on what they like to eat.

3 comments:

  1. I made these tonight and got rave reviews from everyone. Great recipe!

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  2. Finally got around to making these calzones tonight. Delicious. Even Amelia ate hers, despite the fact that it had "green stuff" in it. Elsa didn't go for it, but she's only eating fruit and Girl Scout cookies this week.

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  3. Finally got around to making these calzones tonight. Delicious. Even Amelia ate hers, despite the fact that it had "green stuff" in it. Elsa didn't go for it, but she's only eating fruit and Girl Scout cookies this week.

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