Hot Ricotta Spinach Loaf

Ingredients

• 10 oz pkt spinach frozen thawed chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced pressed peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 can tomatoes (8 oz.; 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1  carton ricotta cheese 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• microwave

Directions

1. On a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet, unroll pizza crust dough.
2. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach.
3. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and garlic.
4. Spread mixture evenly over dough.
5. Starting at a long edge of dough, roll to enclose filling. Set the loaf, seam down, on baking sheet.
6. Brush loaf top with olive oil.
7. Bake in a 425 oven until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir marinara sauce in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan over medium heat until hot; or heat in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until hot.
8. Slice loaf diagonally, making 10 equal portions. Offer 1 slice as an appetizer serving, or 2 slices as a main-dish sandwich. Spoon marinara sauce over slices to taste.