Calzone (Filled Turnovers)

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 x pizza dough
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes peeled, sliced
  • 5 ounces prosciutto sliced
  • 3 each garlic cloves minced

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella, ricotta, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan; reserve.
  2. 2
    Roll out or stretch the pizza dough into circles.
  3. 3
    Working with 1 circle at a time, place the dough on a pizza pan generously sprinkled with cornmeal or on a lightly oiled pizza screen.
  4. 4
    Brush dough all over with olive oil, then cover half of dough circle with a generous portion of the cheeses, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with the tomatoes, prosciutto, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Fold the uncovered side over the filling and press the edges of the dough together to seal.
  7. 7
    Brush the dough with olive oil.
  8. 8
    Transfer to an oven preheated to 500 degrees and bake until the crust is golden brown and puffy, about 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove from the oven to a plate, lightly brush with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

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