Recipe Rut Solution #1

Last night was the start of my new adventure! I found a recipe for spinach and artichoke calzones and decided to try it.

I had every intention of making my own pizza dough, until I found out that they didn't have any yeast at Trader Joes. Bummer! I did discover that they already have pre-mixed pizza dough that you can roll out yourself, so I got garlic and herb dough for $1.00 and it was perfect. I also decided to divide the dough into 1/4ths and make "mini-calzones" the only problem was they still weren't so mini!

Here's the recipe:

• 1 cups part skim ricotta
• 1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano, plus extra, for sprinkling
• 1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
• 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 (10-ounce) tubes refrigerated pizza dough
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl (except for the pizza dough).

2. Roll the pizza dough out into 4 mini circles.

3. Spread even amounts of the cheese mixture onto 1/2 of each circle of dough.

4. Work on just half of the surface of each circle of dough, then fold dough over top of filling and pinch edges firmly to seal.

5. Repeat the process, spacing the calzones evenly on baking sheet.

6. Bake the calzones for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown all over.

Total Meal Cost: $15.00

Adam's Rating: 11 out of 10

Next Day Lunchability: We took the leftovers for lunch today, and they were a bit soggy after being microwaved.