Spinach Calzones

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese
• 5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs pizza dough
• 4 teaspoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray

In a medium-sized bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix until well-blended, then set aside.

Divide dough into 4 equal-sized balls. Spread each dough ball with your fingertips or heel of your hand to make a 7- to 8-inch circle. Spread one quarter of spinach mixture on each circle, covering only half of each dough and leaving. 1/2-inch border.

Fold dough over filling, forming half-moons.with fingers or fork, pinch edges together firmly to seal. Place calzones on prepared baking sheets and brush top of each with 1 teaspoon oil. Pierce tops 3 or 4 times with a fork or knife.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until crust is golden. Serve whole or cut as desired.