True Taste of Italy

This Ham and Ricotta Calzone (Calzone di Ricotta e Prosciutto Cotto) recipe is a classic calzone recipe.  You can use this recipe as a starting point then experiment with favorite ingredients to create your own winning combination.

Ingredients for Ham and Rictotta Calzone:

• 2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
• 4 slices oven-roasted ham, cut into strips
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons grated parmigiano cheese
• 1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough
• Olive oil

Directions for Ham and Ricotta Calzone:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine drained ricotta, strips of ham, mozzarella, parmigiano, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.  Stir to mix well and set aside.
• Place ball of dough on floured surface and divide into 4 balls.  Roll each ball into flat circle about ½ inch thick.  Brush olive oil over each circle and sprinkle a little salt over top.
• Divide filling amount among 4 circle, place filling on half of each circle and leave 1 inch border.  Fold other half of circle over filling and pinch edges to seal.
• Spray non-stick spray on baking sheet and place each calzone on baking sheet.  Brush olive oil on outside of each calzone.  Place in oven and bake about 30 minutes.

Serves 4.