Pizza Calzone

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil.
3. 3
   In a bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, basil and pepper.
4. 4
   Lightly flour a work surface, and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch round.
5. 5
   Spread ricotta mixture on half the dough, leaving a half-inch border all around.
6. 6
   Brush the edges of the dough with water and fold dough in half, over filling; pinch the edges of the dough together to seal.
7. 7
   Transfer calzone to baking sheet.
8. 8
   Brush the top with olive oil.
9. 9
   Spoon tomato sauce over the calzone and sprinkle with mozzarella.
10. 10
    Bake until crust is firm and cheese is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Let cool 5 minutes before serving.