Easy Calzones

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 cup cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, your choice)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb pizza dough, prepared fresh or tube of purchased
• onions or mushrooms or spinach or pesto sauce or pepperoni or sausage or bell peppers or olive (etc)

Recipe

• 1 line large colander with coffee filters or cheesecloth and place in large bowl.
• 2 add ricotta cheese, drain 30 minutes.
• 3 this step can be skipped although it may cause your calzone to be a bit moist and watery in the middle.
• 4 mix ricotta in bowl with other cheese (s), organo, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 place dough lightly floured surface.
• 6 divide into 2 or 4 pieces depending on how big you want your calzones.
• 7 shape each into ball into a circle.
• 8 divide and spread cheese mixture on the dough.
• 9 divide other fillings and place on top of cheeses.
• 10 fold circles in half and press edges with tines of a fork.
• 11 arrange calzones on pizza stone or pan.
• 12 prick top with fork.
• 13 bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 14 serve with side of pizza sauce.