Italian Stromboli
Italian stromboli is a delicious rolled sandwich that combines the best of pizza and calzone. It's perfect for any meal or snack, stuffed with savory ingredients and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Dough and Sauce
- 1 whole pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup marinara sauce For spreading on the dough
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese For gooey texture
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni Can be substituted with other meats
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled Use your preference of sausage
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers Any color of pepper will work
- 1/4 cup sliced onions Red or yellow onions are recommended
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For brushing on the stromboli
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning To enhance flavors
- 1 whole egg, beaten For egg wash
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, then add the pepperoni, crumbled sausage, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onions evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the entire filling.
- Carefully roll the dough away from you, tucking in the sides to completely enclose the fillings, ensuring the seam side is down.
- Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top with olive oil, then apply the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm with additional marinara sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider crushed red pepper flakes or garlic powder. Customize fillings with ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or olives. For a crispy outer layer, make small slits on top before baking.