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Sicilian Calzone
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 2
From Fabulous Fat-Free Cooking. This savory pizza turnover makes a terrific dinner, just serve with a tossed salad.
Ingredients:
4 ounces frozen french bread dough, thawed
2 cups chopped spinach, leave blanched, drained, and squeezed dry
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon scallion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce, with italian seasonings
Directions:
1. Position the oven rack in the lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a 10-inch circle. Cover and let rest while making the filling.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the spinach tomatoes, ricotta, scallions, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper, and salt.
4. Spoon the mixture over half of the dough circle to within 1/2-inch of the edge.
5. Fold the dough over the filling to close, crimping the edges to seal.
6. With a large spatula, transfer the calzone to a baking sheet or to a baking stone in the oven.
7. Sprinkle the top with the mozzarella.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust browns.
9. Cut in half.
10. Heat the tomato sauce and serve with the calzone.
By RecipeOfHealth.com