Spinach Calzones
Frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and baking sheet. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Thaw the frozen chopped spinach completely, then squeeze it firmly in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much water as possible so the filling stays thick.
- In a bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the ricotta, half of the mozzarella, the parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until evenly combined, and fold in the drained spinach.
- Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the pizza dough into four pieces and roll each into a circle about 18 cm across on a lightly floured surface.
- Spoon a quarter of the filling onto one half of each circle, scatter on the remaining mozzarella, then fold the dough over to form a half-moon and press and crimp the edges tightly to seal.
- Brush the tops with olive oil, cut two small steam vents in each calzone, and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let the calzones rest for 5 minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot straight from the oven.
You'll use: Oven · Baking sheet · Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Ricotta
- cottage cheese (blended) · mashed silken tofu
- Parmesan
- pecorino · grana padano · aged asiago
Tips & common questions
How long does Spinach Calzones take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of ricotta?
Try cottage cheese (blended). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Spinach Calzones vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Spinach Calzones is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Mega calzone - ND0 3594 (8041010760).jpg by N i c o l a from Fiumicino (Rome), Italy, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.