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Spinach Calzone

Servings:
Makes 8 mini calzones Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cup fresh spinach, washed and stems removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 3 1/2 ounce ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup store-bought pizza dough

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Rehydrate the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes and then drain.

In a pan, sauté the garlic and pine nuts in the olive oil.

Add the spinach, cook for 2 minutes, and let sit for 6 minutes.

Stir in the basil, hot sauce, both cheeses and raisins.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Divide the pizza dough into 8 equal portions and roll out into flat rounds.

Top each round with 2 tbsp.

of the spinach and cheese filling and then fold them into half-moons, pinching the edges to seal.

Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 10 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown.