Erin’s Easy Eats

This is an adaptation of a Cooking Light recipe.  I’m attempting to eat well (meaning more healthy) and so I made some modifications that would make that possible, even with a Cooking Light recipe, there are always improvements to be made!

Dough:

• 1 c. white flour
• 2 1/2 c. wheat flour
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 1 c. water
• dash sugar
• 1 Tbs olive oil

Put everything in your bread machine and set to dough.  Alternatively, put water yeast and sugar in a large bowl.  Let proof.  Gradually add flour, oil, and salt until soft dough forms.  Knead 8 minutes until elastic, adding up to 1/2 c. additional flour as needed.  Cover, and let rise until doubled (about an hour.)

Filling:

• 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage
• 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 c. low fat mozzarella
• 1/3 c. low fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 marinara sauce
• 2 Tbs Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbs fresh oregano, chopped

Cook sausage, pepper, garlic and onions over medium heat until sausage is cooked through.  Cool slightly.  Stir in remaining ingredients.

To assemble, divide dough into 8 equal portions.  Roll each portion into a 6″ circle.  Spoon 1/2 c. mixture into each circle, leaving 1/2″ border.  Fold dough over, and crimp edges to seal.  Place on large cookie sheet.  Pierce tops once with a fork.  Lightly coat with cooking spray.  Bake at 450 for 14 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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