Flexible Calzones

• 1 pound pizza dough, purchased or homemade, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz.)
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato-based pasta sauce
• 1 cup chopped vegetables, such as cooked broccoli, pitted black olives, drained oil-packed dried tomatoes, and/or drained marinated artichoke hearts
• 3/4 cup chopped cooked ham or pepperoni (about 3 oz.)
• Olive oil

1. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into four equal pieces. Roll or stretch each piece into a 6-inch round. If dough shrinks back, let rest about 5 minutes, then roll again.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place about 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture and about 2 tablespoons pasta sauce in the center of each round of dough. Top with about 1/4 cup vegetables and about 3 tablespoons meat.
4. Fold rounds in half over filling, making a half-moon shape. Press edges of dough with the tines of a fork to seal. Brush tops of calzones lightly with olive oil. Place slightly apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
5. Bake in a 450u0b0 oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to plates.

pizza, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, clove garlic, salt, tomatobased pasta sauce, vegetables, pepperoni, olive oil

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/flexible-calzones (may not work)