Description
Golden-baked pizza dough stuffed with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, balanced by the savory, slightly bitter bite of sautéed broccoli rabe. Serve with warm marinara for the perfect Italian-style comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 1 package pizza dough (about 10 oz / 283g)
- 1/2 cup (118ml) flour (for rolling out dough)
- 1/2 cup (118ml) full fat ricotta cheese (divided)
- Small bunch of broccoli rabe (large stems removed or cut in half)
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup (118ml) whole milk mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup (59ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Cooked prosciutto or speck
- Tomato slices
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and let it get hot. If you have a pizza stone, add it to the oven and let it heat up for at least 20 minutes. If not, use the bottom side of a baking sheet and place it in the oven to get hot.
- Prepare the broccoli rabe. Drizzle a skillet with olive oil and add chopped garlic. Cook on medium heat until the garlic caramelizes, about 2-3 minutes. Then add the broccoli rabe and season with salt and pepper. Cook until it begins to wilt but still has a crunch and is a bright green color, about 4-5 minutes. If the stems are thick, you can place a lid over the skillet for a minute to help steam. When done, turn off the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and cut the pizza dough in half (about 5 oz / 142g each). Use a rolling pin to roll out each dough half into about a 9 inch (23 cm) oblong circle.
- On one half of the dough circle, leave a border for crimping. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese, then add the broccoli rabe, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Fold over the other side of the dough and crimp the edges with a fork or your finger to seal the calzone.
- Use a knife to cut a few holes in the top of the calzone and place it on the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. Cook at 450°F (232°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is lightly brown on both sides.
- When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian