Description
Italian Stromboli is a delicious, savory dish that features a golden, flaky crust filled with a mouthwatering combination of Italian sausage, gooey mozzarella cheese, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh basil. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe is simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to wow seasoned cooks. With customizable filling options and an irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen, you’ll want to make this delightful Stromboli again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface.
- In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, mozzarella, bell peppers, olives, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the filling mixture over the dough rectangle, leaving an inch border.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to form a log; pinch the ends to seal.
- Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg