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

Wahab Dogar
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These calzones were so good, I ate two of them!


Faridat Malik
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of meatballs. The calzones were still delicious!


Akeem Belgrave
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These calzones were a great way to use up leftover spinach and meatballs. I also added some leftover cheese, and it turned out great.


Jennifer Abercrombie
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I made these calzones for my picky eaters and they all loved them! Even my kids who don't like spinach ate them without complaint.


Joanne Murphy
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These calzones were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.


junaid noor
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I love calzones and these spinach and meatball calzones are some of the best I've ever had. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Dewan Irfan
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These calzones were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a store-bought pizza dough and it worked perfectly. The filling was delicious and the calzones were cooked to perfection.


Roages
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these calzones. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice touch of freshness.


Boucheron Moses
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I made these calzones for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The combination of spinach, meatballs, and cheese was perfect.


ibidapo faith
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These spinach and meatball calzones were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.