Calzone With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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   Prepare 1 recipe pizza dough (I use'd the dough cycle on the bread machine) and let it rise.

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   While Dough Rises, Prepare Filling:

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   In a medium frying pan heat tomato oil over moderate heat, add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned.

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   Mix in garlic, then remove from heat.

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   In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese with dried tomatoes and parsley.

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   Stir in cooked onion mixture.

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   Divide dough into two equal portions.

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   Roll each half out on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.

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   Spread half of the ricotta filling over half of each circle of dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch margin.

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    Sprinkle half of each circle with half of the meat strips and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

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    Fold circles in halves over filling, moistening and pinching edges together (or pressing with tines of a fork) to seal.

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    Preheat oven to 450~ F.

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    Sprinkle a large, greased baking sheet lightly with cornmeal.

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    Place calzones well apart on prepared baking sheet.

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    Let rise until puffy (12 to 15 minutes).

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    Bake to a deep golden color (about 20 mins).

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    Brush tops lightly with olive oil, then serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.