Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 cup cheese ( mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, your choice)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb pizza dough, prepared fresh or tube of purchased
onions or mushrooms or spinach or pesto sauce or pepperoni or sausage or bell peppers or olives ( etc)
Directions:
Line large colander with coffee filters or cheesecloth and place in large bowl.
Add ricotta cheese, drain 30 minutes.
This step can be skipped although it may cause your calzone to be a bit moist and watery in the middle.
Mix ricotta in bowl with other cheese (s), organo, garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
Place dough onto lightly floured surface.
Divide into 2 or 4 pieces depending on how big you want your calzones.
Shape each into ball into a circle.
Divide and spread cheese mixture on the dough.
Divide other fillings and place on top of cheeses.
Fold circles in half and press edges with tines of a fork.
Arrange calzones on pizza stone or pan.
Prick top with fork.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Serve with side of pizza sauce.
Servings: 2-4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.