Spinach Ricotta Calzone

Calzone Crust:

1 Tablespoon Dry Active Yeast

1 Cup Warm Water

1 Teaspon Honey or Suagar

1Teaspoon Salt

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

2 1/2 Cups flour(white or wheat, I used wheat)

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Dump on to a floured surface. Knead into a smooth ball( about 5 minutes). Roll into a 30x 15 inch rectangle. Pour the filling on one half of the dough and fold over and crimp edges. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Cut into slices. Yield: 6 servings

CALZONE FILLING:

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Medium Onion, finely chopped

2(10 ounce) Packages frozn chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2 Large Garlic Cloves, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Cup Ricotta Cheese

1 Cup Grated Monzzarella Cheese

1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Your Favorite Marinara-style Pasta Sauce For Dipping

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute until tender and golden,2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach,and garlic; saute, breaking up large clumps with wooden spoon, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in ricotta. Let cool; stir in remaining cheeses. Put inside your dough and bake as directed above. Enjoy!

I (Esther) made this the other day, everyone liked it and would like to try making some other flavors some time soon. I also made a Broccoli Cheddar one as well which I will post later.