Description
Italian Stromboli is the ultimate comfort food, merging the best flavors of pizza and savory stuffed bread. This delightful dish features warm, golden-brown pizza dough wrapped around a tantalizing mixture of cured meats, gooey cheeses, and vibrant vegetables. Ideal for family dinners, game day celebrations, or casual gatherings, Italian Stromboli caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Each slice promises a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside marinara sauce for dipping or pair it with a fresh garden salad for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup sliced cured meats (pepperoni, salami)
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12×8 inches.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about an inch around the edges.
- Layer with mozzarella, provolone, cured meats, and any optional vegetables.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge and pinch the seams to seal.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg