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ricotta and spinach calzones

A cheesy ricotta and spinach vegetarian calzone to substitute into your pizza routine! 

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kembang

Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 10 oz ricotta cheese
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Large Egg lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water, plus 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tsp minced fresh oregano
  • tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb pizza dough

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500°.
  • Blend spinach, ricotta, mozzarellaolive oil, egg yolk, garlic powder, oregano, pepper flakes, and salt into a big bowl.
  • Put dough on lightly floured surface and divide into 4pcs.
  • Having a rolling pin or your fingers, flatten each piece into a 7 inch around on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Spread ¼ of spinach filling evenly over half of each dough around, which makes sure to leave a 1 inch border around the border.
  • Brush the edges with the egg wash and fold the other half of the dough circle over egg mix, leaving the base ½ inch edge discovered.
  • Press edges of bread together and pinch fingers to seal.
  • Using a sharp knifecut on 5 steam vents at addition to calzones and brush tops with remaining egg wash.
  • Move calzones on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 2mins, then brush with some remaining egg wash and sprinkle with grated parmesanthen bake for another 5mins.
  • Proceed to cable rack and let cool for five minutes before serving.