Best 8 Spinach And Meatball Calzones Recipes

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When it comes to creating a culinary masterpiece, spinach and meatball calzones take the spotlight. These Italian delights combine the flavors of aromatic spinach, juicy meatballs, and a tantalizing cheese filling, all wrapped in a golden-brown, crispy dough. Whether you're a novice cook seeking new culinary frontiers or an experienced chef seeking inspiration, this guide will embark you on a journey to discover the best spinach and meatball calzone recipe. We'll guide you step-by-step, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of creating the perfect dough. You'll learn expert techniques for preparing the savory spinach filling, crafting succulent meatballs, and baking them to perfection. So get ready to unleash your inner chef and embark on this delectable adventure.

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SPINACH AND MEATBALL CALZONES



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Store-bought dough, plenty of fresh spinach, and meatballs and sauce reserved from 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs make this an easy, winning meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet and brushing
10 ounces baby spinach
Coarse salt and ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 pound store-bought pizza dough (thawed if frozen), cut into 4 equal pieces
8 meatballs, halved, and 1 1/2 cups sauce reserved from 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add spinach and season with salt; cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer spinach to a fine-mesh sieve and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Transfer spinach to a cutting board and roughly chop.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into an 8-inch round. In a medium bowl, stir together spinach, reserved meatballs and sauce, cheese, and red-pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper. With a slotted spoon, divide mixture among bottom halves of dough rounds, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold top half of each round over filling and roll and pinch edges to seal. Carefully transfer calzones to baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until calzones are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g

SPINACH CALZONE



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This is delicious even if you don't particularly like spinach. The recipe originally called for 10 oz of spinach, but since I don't care for it, I cut it way down. Still gives a little taste without being overpowering.

Provided by SashasMommy

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces frozen spinach, cooked and drained
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed
5 teaspoons flour
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix cheeses, spinach, basil oregano and pepper.
  • Divide bread dough into 5 equal pieces.
  • Using 1 tsp flour for each, roll each piece into a 5- 6 inch circle.
  • Place 1/5 of the spinach filling over half of each circle.
  • Fold dough over filling, and use a bit of water to pinch and stick edges together.
  • Brush tops with egg white.
  • Bake until golden and puffed, 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

SPINACH CALZONES



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A tube of refrigerated pizza dough and frozen chopped spinach make these impressive appetizers a cinch. "I found the recipe in a cookbook but lightened it up," explains Prospect, Kentucky's Juliet Lodge. "They're wonderful with white wine."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Pizza sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. In a bowl, combine the spinach, Swiss cheese, ricotta cheese, onion, basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. , Roll pizza dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle; cut into six 5-in. squares. Spoon 1/3 cup spinach mixture onto the center of each square; brush edges of dough with water. Fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Using a fork, crimp edges to seal., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Prick tops with a fork. Lightly beat egg white and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEATBALL CALZONES



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My family can't get enough of this savory entree. We have to have it at least once a month, or everyone goes through withdrawal. Leftovers freeze well for a quick meal later. -Cori Cooper Flagstaff, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 3 calzones (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
3 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Additional Italian seasoning
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Reduce heat to 350°., On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spoon a third of the meatballs and mozzarella cheese down the center of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. , Place on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH CALZONES



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My Moosewood Cookbook pretty much falls open to the page with this recipe. These are cheesy and delicious. It's a bit of work if you make your own dough, but they always work out great (I have been known to use frozen bread dough). Prep time includes rising time.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2-3 cups flour
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup minced onion
1 lb fresh spinach (10 oz pkg of frozen spinach, thawed, works fine)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 dash nutmeg
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Filling:.
  • If using fresh spinach, wash, stem and finely chop, steam it quickly on medium high heat, adding no additional water. When wilted and deep green, remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. (if using frozen - thaw and squeeze out as much moisture as you can).
  • Saute onion and garlic in butter till translucent and soft.
  • Combine all ingredients, mix well, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dough:.
  • Soften together yeast, water and honey.
  • Add salt and flour to make a soft dough. Knead 10 minutes, or till smooth and elastic, adding flour if necessary to keep from being sticky.
  • Cover and let rise till doubled (about 1 hour - less if using rapid rise yeast).
  • Punch down. Divide into six sections and roll out in rounds 1/4 inch thick.
  • Fill with 1/2-3/4 cup filling, placing filling on one half of the circle, leaving a 1/2 inch rim.
  • Moisten the rim with a little water, fold the empty side over, and crimp the edges.
  • Prick here and there with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake on an oiled tray (I use a baking stone) in a preheated 450 oven for 15-20 minutes or till crisp and lightly browned.
  • Brush each pastry with a little butter as it comes from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.6, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 1096.7, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 28.2

UNBELIEVABLE SPINACH CALZONES



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Delicious, satisfying, and very easy to make. My kids will even eat spinach this way! We serve them with warmed spaghetti sauce to dip them in and a salad. Yum!

Provided by Tosha Fields

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
salt and pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) package frozen white bread dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and spinach. Set aside.
  • Divide the bread dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out to about an 8 inch circle. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the ricotta filling onto each circle, fold over and seal the edges. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely browned on the tops and bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1199.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

THREE-CHEESE SPINACH CALZONES



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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
All purpose flour
1 10-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix spinach, onions, ricotta, Gorgonzola and then Fontina in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle heavy large baking sheet with flour. Unfold dough on prepared sheet. Gently stretch and/or roll dough to 11-inch square; cut in half diagonally, forming 2 triangles. Place half of filling in center of each triangle. Fold 1 side of each triangle over filling, forming 2 triangular calzones. Press edges of dough to seal. Cut 3 slits in top of each to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake calzones until golden brown, about 15 minutes; serve hot.

MEATBALL PARMESAN CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pizza dough, marinara sauce, frozen party sized meatballs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, black pepper, egg, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz pizza dough
8 tablespoons marinara sauce
16 frozen party sized meatballs, thawed
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
fresh basil
black pepper, for topping
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Enjoy!
  • Bake calzones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust: Brush the calzones with olive oil or melted butter before baking. You can also sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
  • To save time: Use pre-made pizza dough or refrigerated crescent roll dough. You can also use a mix of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs.
  • To make the meatballs ahead of time: Cook the meatballs according to the recipe and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to make the calzones, simply reheat the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
  • To freeze the calzones: Assemble the calzones according to the recipe and place them on a baking sheet. Freeze the calzones for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Then, transfer the calzones to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake the calzones, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the calzones from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes. Then, bake the calzones according to the recipe.

Conclusion:

Spinach and meatball calzones are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With a crispy crust, flavorful filling, and gooey cheese, these calzones are sure to be a hit!

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