Sicilian Calzone

Ingredients

• 4 ounces frozen French bread dough, thawed
• 2 cups chopped spinach, leave blanched, drained, and squeezed dry
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon scallion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce, with Italian seasonings

Directions

1. 1

   Position the oven rack in the lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a 10-inch circle. Cover and let rest while making the filling.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the spinach tomatoes, ricotta, scallions, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper, and salt.

4. 4

   Spoon the mixture over half of the dough circle to within 1/2-inch of the edge.

5. 5

   Fold the dough over the filling to close, crimping the edges to seal.

6. 6

   With a large spatula, transfer the calzone to a baking sheet or to a baking stone in the oven.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the top with the mozzarella.

8. 8

   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust browns.

9. 9

   Cut in half.

10. 10

    Heat the tomato sauce and serve with the calzone.