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     Spinach and Cheese Calzone

Category   Entrees - Maindishes
Sub Category   None

Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg yolk
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Cup (2 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
3 Cups (about 4 oz) coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
1 loaf frozen bread, thawed or 1 loaf refrigerated pizza dough
 
1 Cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)
1 Cup bottled marinara sauce
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook, stirring until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a mixing bowl and stir in the ricotta, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Then stir in the egg yolk and feta until blended. The filling can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated. Return to room temperature before using.
Preheat the oven to 375o. Sprinkle a large baking sheet with the cornmeal. On a flat surface, roll or pat the pizza dough to a rough 12 or 14 inch square. Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut the dough into 4 equal squares. Divide the filling among the dough squares, spooning it onto one diagonal half of each square and leaving about a 1/2 inch margin all around. Fold the top over to make a triangle and seal the edges by pressing with the tines of a fork. Use a small knife to make 3 slashes in the top of each calzone to allow stream to escape. Place the calzone on the prepared baking sheet and bake until a rich golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm with heated marinara sauce for dipping, if desired. Serves 4.
This is another family favorite at our house and leftovers are always eaten. I usually double this recipe and use two loaves of frozen bread dough. I often substitute 1 container of cottage cheese for the ricotta and use two packages frozen spinach instead of fresh—just because these are things I usually have on hand. I never bother to separate the eggs either.


Originally Submitted
12/31/2007





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