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Spinach and Ricotta Calzones

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: cheese$14.00640 cal · 31g protein

Ingredients

  • refrigerated pizza dough1 lb
  • whole milk ricotta1 cup
  • shredded mozzarella1½ cups
  • frozen chopped spinach10 oz
  • grated parmesan¼ cup
  • garlic2 cloves
  • marinara sauce1½ cups
  • eggs1 count
  • all-purpose flour2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment. Let the dough sit at room temperature while you prep.

  2. 2

    Thaw and squeeze the spinach dry, then mix with the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, minced garlic and 1/2 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each into an 8-inch circle on a floured counter.

  4. 4

    Spoon filling onto half of each circle, fold over, crimp the edges with a fork and brush with beaten egg. Cut a small slit in each top.

  5. 5

    Bake 15-18 minutes until deep golden. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.

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