Turkey Spinach Calzone

If you want to be authentic, you can find on this website the recipes for basic pizza sauce and pizza dough. You can also replace the turkey with Italian sausage and peppers. Find the recipes on this web site follow direction for preparing the sausage and peppers, replace the turkey and finish following this recipe.

Note: Make sure to drain the sausage mixture of excess liquids

Giorgio Celmo

Ingredients

1 pounds turkey, breast (cooked)

2 1/2 cup(s) spinach

1 1/2 cup(s) cheese, shredded Italian blend

1/2 cup(s) pizza sauce

pizza sauce

2 package(s) pizza dough, refrigerated

Milk, low fat or fat-free

Cheese, Parmesan

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F; in a large bowl, combine turkey, spinach, pizza cheese, and the 1/2 cup pizza sauce. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 package of the pizza dough; make a 12-inch square. Cut into four 6-inch squares.

2. Place about 2/3 cup of the turkey mixture onto half of each square, spreading to within about 1/2 inch of edge. Moisten edges of dough with water and fold over, forming a triangle or rectangle. Pinch or press with a fork to seal edges. Prick tops of calzones with a fork; brush with milk. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and turkey mixture.

3. If desired, sprinkle tops of calzones with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake about 18 minutes or until golden.  Serve imminently

If you choose to freeze some for a later date follow these simple instructions.

Transfer calzones to wire rack; cool. Transfer calzones to an ungreased baking sheet. Cover loosely and freeze until firm. Put into resalable freezer bags or airtight freezer containers. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

To serve, thaw calzones overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Un wrap calzones and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake calzones, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with warmed pizza sauce.