Three Cheese Calzones

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients:

   Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Peel and finely dice the garlic. Tear the mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces. Remove and discard the kale stems; roughly chop the leaves.

2. Make the tomato sauce:

   In a medium pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add half the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the spice blend and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined and warmed through. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Cook & drain the kale:

   While the tomato sauce cooks, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the remaining garlic; cook, stirring frequently, 30 to 45 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the kale, raisins and 2 tablespoons of water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kale has wilted and the water has evaporated. Transfer to a strainer; hold or rest the strainer over a bowl. Using a spoon, press down on the cooked kale to release as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid.

4. Make the filling:

   In a large bowl, combine the drained kale, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and ½ of the tomato sauce; stir to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Assemble the calzones:

   Sprinkle half the flour onto a clean, dry work surface. Divide the dough into 3 equal-sized portions. Using your hands, stretch out each portion into a ¼-inch-thick round. Divide the filling between the centers of the rounds. Fold each round in half over the filling. Using your fingers or a fork, press or crimp the edges of the dough to seal the calzones.

6. Bake the calzones & serve your dish:

   Sprinkle the remaining flour onto a sheet pan. Carefully transfer the calzones to the prepared sheet pan; drizzle or brush the tops with olive oil. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for at least 2 minutes. Cut the baked calzones in half. Serve with the remaining tomato sauce on the side. Enjoy!