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Calzones Stuffed with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta

Easy calzones stuffed with big flavors of creamy ricotta, nutty Parmesan and spicy broccoli rabe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ricotta calzone
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Additional fillings:

Instructions

  • First things first turn that oven on to 450 degrees F and get it HOT. If you have a pizza stone, add that to the oven and let it get hot for at least 20 minutes. If not, use the bottom side of a baking sheet and place in oven to get hot.
  • Then, make the broccoli rabe. In a skillet, drizzle with olive oil and add chopped garlic. Cook on medium heat until garlic caramelizes, about 2-3 minutes. Then add broccoli rabe and season with salt and pepper. Cook until it begins to wilt but still has a crunch to it and is a bright green color., about 4-5 minutes. If the stems are really thick, I'll place a lid over the skillet for a minute to help steam. When done, turn off and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Next, lightly flour a clean surface and cut pizza rough in half, so you'll have about 5 oz each. Use a rolling pin and toll out the dough to about an 9 inch oblong circle. You're going to fold it, so it doesn't have to be a perfect circle.
  • Then on half of the side, leave a bit of a border of dough, to have room to crimp. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese, then add broccoli rabe, grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Then pull over the other side of the dough and crimp the edges with a fork or your finger.
  • Use a knife to cut a few holes in the top of the calzone and place on pre-heated baking sheet or pizza stone. Cook at 450 degrees F for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is lightly brown on both sides. When done, remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Yields 2 large calzones.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 4mg