Description
This spinach ricotta calzone recipe features a flavorful filling of spinach, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella cheese encased in golden-brown pizza dough. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal option.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 batch Pizza Dough (about 1 pound)
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Optional: marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, salt, pepper, mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the pizza dough into four equal portions. Roll each into a 7″ to 8″ circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edges.
- Fold the dough over the filling to make a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal, then crimp with a fork.
- Transfer the calzones to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash and cut a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with olive oil if desired.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly squeeze the spinach dry to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- You can substitute fresh spinach (cooked and drained) if desired.
- Customize with your favorite fillings like sautéed mushrooms or cooked sausage.
- These calzones can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calzone
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
