Crescent Three-Cheese Calzone


Serves: 8
Total Calories: 708

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 (15-ounce) container (1 3/4 cups) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls

SAUCE
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce with mushrooms*
2 to 4 tablespoons red wine, if desired
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add cheeses, salt, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, pepper and garlic blend well. Separate dough into 8 rectangles firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll out each to 7 x 5-inch rectangle. Spoon scant 1/3 cup cheese mixture onto half of each rectangle to within 1 inch of edges. Fold dough in half over filling firmly pinch edges to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. With sharp knife, cut 3 slits in top of each filled rectangle. Bake at 375°F. for 14 to 17 minutes or until deep golden brown.

In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer uncovered 15 minutes to blend flavors. Spoon over each serving.

TIPS:
*One (8-oz.) can tomato sauce and 1 (2.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained, can be substituted for the tomato sauce with mushrooms.
To reheat, wrap loosely in foil heat at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until warm.

Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 350 Protein 15g Carbohydrate 30g Fat 19g Sodium 1030mg

From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 708
Calories from Fat: 144

This Crescent Three-Cheese Calzone recipe is from the Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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