Spinach Calzones With Homemade Marinara Sauce

Name: Spinach Calzones With Homemade Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pizza doughs prepared; 2 packages spinach 10 ounces each; 1 onion medium-large, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated; 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded; 10 slices deli ham cut into long strips; salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 29 ounces crushed tomatoes can of; 5 cloves garlic - chopped; 1 yellow onion - sliced; 1 handful fresh basil; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch sugar; 1 dash sea salt; 1 dash oregano; olive oil Drizzles of

Servings: persons

2 pizza doughs prepared
2 packages spinach 10 ounces each
1 onion medium-large, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
10 slices deli ham cut into long strips
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
29 ounces crushed tomatoes can of
5 cloves garlic - chopped
1 yellow onion - sliced
1 handful fresh basil
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
1 dash sea salt
1 dash oregano
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1
In an large skillet on medium low heat, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2
Add onion and saute until tender and golden. Then add garlic and spinach, sauteing until large clumps are broken up. Add the dashes of salt and pepper.
3
Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool. Once cool enough, stir in ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, and ham.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Prepare 2 cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper and sprinkling the paper with cornmeal. Set aside.
6
Flour the pizza dough and work the dough using your fists into a large circle, do not roll the dough out, about 12 inch circles. Fill one half side with spinach mixture and fold over. Press the edges with a fork to seal the calzone.
7
Transfer the dough onto the cookie sheets. Rub each calzone with a tablespoon of olive oil and bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
8
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the basil, garlic and sliced onions. Heat until the onion is clear. Add the crushed tomato and the spices and the pinch of sugar. Simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes.

720

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pizza doughs prepared, 2 packages spinach 10 ounces each, 1 onion medium-large, finely chopped, 5 cloves garlic finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach Calzones With Homemade Marinara Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!