SKILLET CALZONE

YOU CAN SUB IN OTHER FUN PIZZA TOPPINGS—SUCH AS OLIVES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, CHOPPED PINEAPPLE, OR BANANA PEPPERS—FOR THE MUSHROOMS AND SWEET PEPPERS.

PREP 30 minutes

BAKE 25 minutes at 400°F

STAND 5 minutes

• 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 lb. fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed
• ½ cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian blend cheeses (8 oz.)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped red, yellow, and/or green sweet peppers
• ½ tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• ¼ to ½ tsp. crushed red pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Snipped fresh Italian parsley (optional)
• Marinara sauce, warmed

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large heavy oven-going skillet cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned and onion is tender. Transfer meat mixture to a paper towel to drain. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel; cool slightly.

2. On a lightly floured surface, divide pizza dough in half. Roll one dough portion into a 12-inch circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of the skillet. Spread the ½ cup marinara sauce over dough. Top with meat, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sweet peppers, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Roll the remaining dough portion into an 11-inch circle; place on top of filling. Pinch edges of bottom and top crusts together to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in top crust.

3. Bake 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and/or parsley. Cut into wedges and serve with additional warmed marinara sauce. MAKES 6 SERVINGS.

PER SERVING 498 cal., 22 g fat (9 g sat. fat), 73 mg chol., 782 mg sodium, 42 g carb., 3 g fiber, 32 g pro.