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Spinach-Cheese Calzones With Tomato Sauce

Cuisine: Italian
Type: Vegetables
Courses: Sandwiches
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   White bread dough loaf - frozen
1   Frozen chopped spinach - thawed and drained
  (10-ounce)
  Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozChopped onion
1/2 cup 118mlRicotta cheese - part skim milk
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozNeufchatel-type cheese with herbs and
  Spices
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlPepper
1   Egg - lightly beaten
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozTomato - unpeeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlDried whole basil
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlDried whole oregano
1   Tomato sauce
  Can

Recipe Instructions

Thaw bread dough using one of the following methods: Remove frozen loaf from package, and wrap in plastic wrap; let thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Remove plastic wrap, and place on a lightly floured surface; let stand 30 minutes, or.

Remove frozen loaf from package, and place on a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap; let thaw 3 hours.

Press spinach between paper towels until barely moist; set aside. Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion; sautee3 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add ricotta cheese and next 3 ingredients, stirring well. Add spinach, stirring well; remove from heat.

Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining portions to keep dough from drying out), roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness. Place on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and pat each portion into a 6-inch circle with floured fingertips. Spoon 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto half of each circle; moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges together with a fork to seal. Lightly coat with cooking spray.

Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven, and lightly coat again with cooking spray; Keep calzones warm. Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 minutes. Serve with calzones.

Source:
Cooking Light, Mar/Apr, p.122

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