September - Broccoli Calzones

Broccoli Calzones (For the sausage and pepperoni version I kept everything, but added sausage and pepperoni instead of broccoli)

From Martha Stewart Living

Serves: 8
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min

Prep Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 package(s) (10 ounces each) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 4 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) red-pepper flakes
• Flour, for rolling dough
• 2 package(s) (1 pound each) balls fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed if frozen
• 1 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cup(s) (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Prepared tomato sauce (optional)
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped

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Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Form calzones: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece out, first to a 3-by-4-inch oval, then stretch again, this time to a 6-by-8-inch oval. (Let dough rest a few minutes if too elastic to work with.)
3. Stir cheeses into cooled broccoli mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Assemble calzones: Spread a rounded 1/2 cup broccoli mixture over half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; fold over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal. With a paring knife, cut 2 slits in the top of each calzone.
4. Using a wide metal spatula with a thin blade, transfer calzones to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or waxed paper; reshape if needed.
5. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.
6. To freeze: Prepare recipe through step 3. Tightly wrap each calzone in plastic; freeze until firm. Transfer calzones to resealable plastic bags; label and date. Freeze up to 2 months. To serve, unwrap calzones, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake without thawing until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.