Spinach-Cheese Calzones With Tomato Sauce
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      1 pound       white bread dough loaf -- frozen
   1      package       frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and drained
                        (10-ounce)
                        vegetable cooking spray
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
     1/2  cup           ricotta cheese -- part skim milk
     1/2  cup           neufchatel-type cheese with herbs and
                        spices
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten
   1      cup           tomato -- unpeeled, seeded
                        -- and chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      dried whole basil
     1/4  teaspoon      dried whole oregano
   1      8 ounce       tomato sauce
                        can
 

Preparation:

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; sauté‚3 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.