3-CHEESE, MUSHROOM & SPINACH CALZONE W/MARINARA

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A super meal for our Super Bowl dining experience... that is what we enjoyed on February 5th and regardless of how the game went, the food was at its finest. We went with an easy to prepare 3-Cheese, Spinach and Crimini Mushroom Calzone along with a killer marinara made from both sun-dried as well as fire-roasted tomatoes. This...

Provided by Geoffry Le Cher

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR CALZONE
1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing
8 oz sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
3/4 tsp fennel seed
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 c fresh baby spinach
13.8 oz refrigerated pizza crust dough
3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for sprinkling
1 c fontian cheese, grated
1/4 c whole milk ricotta
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
SUN/ROASTED MARINARA
6 oz tomato paste, italian
6 1/2 oz sun dried tomato pesto
14 1/2 oz fire roasted crushed tomatoes
3-4 oz raisins
1 c chianti
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3 Tbsp finely sliced fresh basil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CALZONE - Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and fennel seeds; sauté until mushrooms are brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and oregano; stir 1 minute. Add spinach; stir just until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Line rimless baking sheet with parchment. Sprinkle paper with flour. Roll out dough on lined baking sheet to 15 x 10-inch rectangle. Sprinkle Parmesan crosswise over half of crust, leaving 1-inch plain border. Top with Fontina, then mushroom mixture, distributing evenly. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over; sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Fold plain half of dough up over filling. Crimp edges tightly to seal. Brush with oil. Bake calzone until puffed and brown, about 18 minutes. Brush with oil, top with additional Parmesan and serve.
  • 2. FOR THE MARINARA - Place raisins in in bowl and soak in Chianti for at least 2 hours. Place raisin/wine mixture in a food processor and pulse until a smooth puree is obtained. Place raisin-wine mixture in a medium sauce pan along with the rest of the ingredients and heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, about 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Reheat before serving.

Munir Rajpoot
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These calzones were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


seamus dude
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I've made these calzones several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the filling is delicious.


Stephanie Sanchez
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These calzones were amazing! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the dough was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.


Ojoade Adegoke
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I thought these calzones were just okay. The filling was a bit bland and the dough was a bit tough.


Rene Cupido
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These calzones were so easy to make and they turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Medlyne Kemy
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These calzones were delicious! The dough was crispy and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Kinasia Scott
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The calzones were a bit dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Steve B
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I've made these calzones several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the filling is delicious.


Ishtiaq talagang
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These calzones were a breeze to make and turned out perfectly. The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy and golden brown.


Suzaan Mostert
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The calzones were a bit difficult to fold, but they turned out great in the end. The filling was delicious and the dough was crispy.


Patrick Baidoo
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These calzones were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Emma Davey
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I made these calzones for my kids and they loved them! They were easy to make and the perfect size for a quick lunch or dinner.


Russell Marney
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These calzones were amazing! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the dough was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.


Kitso Mosiah
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Overall, I thought these calzones were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


SHARMIN FEROZ
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The dough was a bit tough. I think I would try a different recipe for the dough next time.


Saint leo WineBar
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The calzones were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices to the filling next time.


Sari Almai
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Delicious! I made these calzones for a party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them.


Henessy Belcalise
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These calzones were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pizza dough to save time, and it worked perfectly. The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the dough was crispy and golden brown.


GLORY ONYINYECHI
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed these calzones. The cheese and spinach were a great combination, and the marinara sauce was delicious.


Mr. NervC
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This calzone was a hit with my family! The filling was cheesy, flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color. The dough was crispy and golden brown. We will definitely be making this again.