Description
This classic Italian Stromboli recipe features a delicious rolled pizza dough filled with savory layers of pepperoni, salami, ham, fresh vegetables, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Baked to golden perfection with a seasoned crust, it’s a perfect hearty meal that combines the flavors of a pizza with the ease of a handheld sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Sauce
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Meats
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced salami
- 1/4 cup sliced ham
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the Stromboli.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, which will make it easier to roll up with the filling inside.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the surface of the dough, making sure to leave a small border around the edges free of sauce to help seal the Stromboli when rolled.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the marinara sauce to create a melty base layer.
- Layer Fillings: Place the sliced pepperoni, salami, ham, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives over the cheese, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the fillings to enhance the Italian flavors and add a bit of heat.
- Roll Stromboli: Starting from one of the long sides, roll the dough tightly to enclose all the fillings completely, forming a log shape.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the rolled Stromboli seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and hold the shape during baking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the top of the Stromboli with olive oil and optionally sprinkle additional oregano for a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese inside has melted.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the Stromboli to cool slightly after baking to set the fillings, then slice into portions for serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, enjoying the melty cheese, savory meats, and flavorful vegetables all wrapped inside crispy crust.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone if available for a crispier crust.
- Allow dough to come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- You can customize fillings to your liking, such as adding spinach or substituting meats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best results.
