Name: Broccoli Calzones
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil -; 2 package frozen chopped broccoli -; 4 clove garlic -; 1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes -; Flour -; 2 package balls fresh or frozen pizza dough -; 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese -; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese -; 1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -; Coarse salt and ground pepper -; Prepared tomato sauce (Optional) -; 1 medium red onion -

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Cooking:

1 hour

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Ingredients for - Broccoli Calzones

1. 1 tbsp. olive oil -

2. 2 package frozen chopped broccoli -

3. 4 clove garlic -

4. 1/4 tsp. red-pepper flakes -

5. Flour -

6. 2 package balls fresh or frozen pizza dough -

7. 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese -

8. 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese -

9. 1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

10. Coarse salt and ground pepper -

11. Prepared tomato sauce (Optional) -

12. 1 medium red onion -

How to cook deliciously - Broccoli Calzones

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.

6. Stage

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.