Spinach-Cheese Calzones With Tomato Sauce
sandwiches
1 1-pound white bread dough loaf; frozen
1 package frozen chopped spinach; thawed and drained
(10-ounce)
can Thaw bread dough using one of the following methods: - Remove frozen loaf from package, and wrap in plastic wrap; let thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Remove plastic wrap, and place on a lightly floured surface; let stand 30 minutes, or. - Remove frozen loaf from package, and place on a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap; let thaw 3 hours. Press spinach between paper towels until barely moist; set aside. Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add ricotta cheese and next 3 ingredients, stirring well. Add spinach, stirring well; remove from heat. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining portions to keep dough from drying out), roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness. Place on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and pat each portion into a 6-inch circle with floured fingertips. Spoon 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto half of each circle; moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges together with a fork to seal. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake at 375x for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven, and lightly coat again with cooking spray; Keep calzones warm. Comtine tomato and next 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 10 minutes. Serve with calzones. 239 calories per sandwich and two tablespoons of sauce. NOTES : 239 calories per sandwich and 2 tablespoons of sauce. 1625 0 0
Contributor: Cooking Light, Mar/Apr, p.122
Yield: 8 servings
Preparation Time: 0:00
