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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Spinach Calzones with Pesto and Italian Cheese Blend

Here's a yumola quick and easy one for ya:
(serves 4)

1 (6 oz.) package fresh baby spinach, stems removed* - about 8 cups
2 T. pesto sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, about 4 oz.
1/2 t. freshly* ground pepper
Flour for dusting work surface
1 tube (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
1 egg, lightly beaten
Coconut* oil cooking spray
Warm marinara sauce for serving (optional)

Preheat oven to 425. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a covered microwave-safe bowl, microwave spinach on high in 30 sec. intervals until just wilted. Stir in pesto. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, cheese blend, and 1/2 t. pepper. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pizza dough. Cut into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into 7"x4&1/2" ovals. Dividing evenly,  alternately dollop spinach and cheese mixtures over half of each dough oval to within 1" of the edges. Fold other half of each dough oval over the filling; using the tines of a fork, press edges to seal.Transfer to baking sheet; brush tops with egg. Bake 15-20 mins. or until golden. If desired, serve with heated marinara sauce.

"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." ~ Coco Chanel

Have FUN today!!!!!

Love,

MM

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