Pizza Calzone

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 500 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil.

3. 3

   In a bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, basil and pepper.

4. 4

   Lightly flour a work surface, and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch round.

5. 5

   Spread ricotta mixture on half the dough, leaving a half-inch border all around.

6. 6

   Brush the edges of the dough with water and fold dough in half, over filling; pinch the edges of the dough together to seal.

7. 7

   Transfer calzone to baking sheet.

8. 8

   Brush the top with olive oil.

9. 9

   Spoon tomato sauce over the calzone and sprinkle with mozzarella.

10. 10

    Bake until crust is firm and cheese is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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