Spinach-ricotta Calzones

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb whole wheat pizza dough
• 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f and coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2 place spinach in microwave-safe bowl and microwave uncovered on high power (100%) for 3 to 4 minutes or just until thawed. stir, then squeeze out moisture.
• 3 place spinach back in bowl and add ricotta, parmesan cheese, bacon, garlic, and salt; stir together thoroughly.
• 4 divide dough into 4 equal portions.
• 5 on well-floured surface, roll each portion out into approximately a 6-inch circle. place one-fourth of filling in center of each circle.
• 6 moisten one half of edge with water and fold dough over filling, pressing edges together to seal. cut several small slits in top of each to allow steam to escape.
• 7 place calzones on prepared baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• 8 let stand for several minutes to cool slightly.
• 9 serve with marinara sauce for dipping.