Recipe: Ham and Cheese Calzone (using refrigerated pizza dough)

HAM AND CHEESE CALZONE

1/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped ham
1 tube ready-to-bake pizza dough (10 oz.)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F; coat a pizza pan or baking sheet with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, oregano and pepper; stir in the mozzarella, Parmesan and ham; mix well.

Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared pan; using your hands, press it into a 10-inch circle, starting in the center; spoon the cheese mixture onto half of the circle, leaving a 1-inch border; fold the other half of the crust over the top, making a half-moon shape; press the edges together tightly, pinching the dough to seal it shut.

Bake for 8 minutes; turn the calzone over and bake for about 7 minutes, or until well browned; remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into 4 pie-shaped wedges.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Express Lane Cookbook by Sarah Fritschner