SPINACH, RICOTTA AND SAUSAGE CALZONES

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SPINACH, RICOTTA AND SAUSAGE CALZONES image

Categories     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pizza

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (9 oz) Green Giant™ frozen chopped spinach
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage, browned and drained
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
16 oz refrigerated pizza dough
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. 2 Cook spinach as directed on box; allow to sit a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Squeeze cooked spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place spinach in large bowl. Add sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan and the Italian seasoning to bowl; stir until well combined. 3 Divide pizza dough into 8 balls. Roll and press each ball into a circle 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Place meat mixture onto one half of each of the balls, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge. Fold dough over filling; pinch and roll edges to seal in filling. 4 Transfer to cookie sheet. Brush tops of calzones with egg. Prick tops of calzones with fork to allow steam to escape. 5 Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until dough is golden brown, topping with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese during last 3 minutes of baking. Cool 10 minutes on cookie sheet. Serve warm with pizza sauce. 6 Freezer Directions: Make as directed through step 3. Place on cookie sheet, and freeze about 4 hours or until firm. Place frozen calzones in resealable plastic freezer bag, and freeze. When ready to cook, place calzones on cookie sheet, and brush with egg. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until dough is golden brown, topping with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan during last 3 minutes of baking. Serve with pizza sauce.

jhx97
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These calzones were delicious! I especially liked the crispy crust. I will definitely be making these again.


L Wheatley
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed these calzones. The spinach and sausage really balanced out the ricotta flavor.


Alvin Veersamy
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These calzones were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Kineard Tyress
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I found that the dough was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll try rolling it out thinner next time.


Abdilahi Warsame
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These calzones were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try using a different type of sausage next time.


Prince Javed
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These calzones were amazing! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the dough was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Mariana Yoshikawa
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These calzones were delicious! I especially liked the crispy crust. I will definitely be making these again.


Karen Garrison
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I've never made calzones before, but these were surprisingly easy. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Lesinya Calvin
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These calzones were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The flavor was amazing, and they looked really impressive when I served them to my guests.


Javaid iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but these calzones were surprisingly good. The spinach flavor was subtle, and the ricotta and sausage really balanced it out. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jasmine Khan
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These calzones are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


HAMSE ABDIRAHMAN
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of sausage and cheese, and it's always delicious. I also like to add a bit of chopped red pepper to the filling for some extra flavor.


Ambika Kafle
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I've made these calzones several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Jason Gravley
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These calzones were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and cheesy, and the dough was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.