Broccoli Rabe, Olive and Parmesan Calzone
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, tough stems removed
- Kosher salt, as needed
- Black pepper, as needed
- All-purpose flour, as needed
- 1 8-ounce ball pizza dough, homemade or purchased
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pitted good black olives, thinly sliced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Heat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil and 2/3 of the garlic.
- Cook until fragrant but not brown, about 20 seconds.
- Add the broccoli rabe and 3 tablespoons water.
- Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook until stems are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly flour a work surface, and stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch round.
- Spoon ricotta on half the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Top with Parmesan, remaining garlic and mozzarella.
- Mound broccoli rabe over the cheese, and sprinkle with olives and pepper flakes.
- Brush the edges of the dough with water, and fold dough in half, over filling; pinch the edges of the dough together to seal.
- Transfer calzone to baking sheet.
- Brush the top with olive oil.
- Bake until crust is golden and firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, broccoli rabe, kosher salt, black pepper, flour, pizza dough, fresh ricotta, parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella, black olives, red pepper
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12393 (may not work)