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Spinach and Ricotta Calzones

Delightful calzones filled with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 calzones
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough and Topping
  • 1 package pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce for dipping
  • Olive oil for brushing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the filling onto one side of each circle.
  5. Fold the dough over and press the edges to seal, using a fork to crimp if desired.
  6. Brush the tops with a little olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

These calzones will keep in the fridge for about 3–4 days. They reheat beautifully in the oven, making them perfect for meal prep! Just pop them back in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. If you want to savor them longer, feel free to freeze them for up to a month. Just make sure to wrap them tightly.