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Spinach, Onion and Three Cheese Calzone

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb (60 kg) pizza dough
  • 10 oz (285 g) baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 sweet onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup (45 g) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 4 oz (120 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, finely diced
  • 1 cup (225 g) ricotta cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour for dusting

Instructions

Method: Indirect baking

Equipment: Dough Rolling Mat, Calzone Press, Pizza/Baking Stone

  1. Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before building the calzone.
  2. Set the EGG for indirect cooking at 400°F/204°C.
  3. Rinse the spinach and let it drain.
  4. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the minced sweet onion and cook until translucent.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  7. Add the spinach, cover, and cook until tender.
  8. Drain the spinach mixture in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess liquid.
  9. Transfer the drained spinach to a bowl, add the cheeses, and mix well.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  11. Roll out the dough on a Dough Rolling Mat.
  12. Use the Calzone Press to cut out dough circles and form the calzones.
  13. Place the calzones on a preheated Pizza/Baking Stone.
  14. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  15. Transfer to a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  16. Serve warm and enjoy!

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