This family-style Italian Sausage Stromboli will elevate Italian night to another level. It starts with pizza dough, topped with a layer of sweet Italian sausage, a generous helping of mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of pizza sauce. You can add sauteed peppers, olives, ham, pepperoni or any other topping that suits your fancy to make it your own. This Italian Sausage Stromboli has all of the makings of a classic Italian feast.
Italian Stromboli or Roll-Up Pizza Bread?
I make several versions of this type of roll-up bread, and my family never ever gets tired of them. My Barbecue Chicken and Jalapeno Pizza Bread and Bacon Cheeseburger Swirl Bread remain fan favorites. I’m continually receiving messages from busy moms and dads looking for quick weeknight meals and I am purposely keeping it simple for this Italian Sausage Stromboli. Just like pizza, the possibilities are endless. Then roll and bake. You can serve this with a salad for a 30 minute meal or alongside veggies and dip as an appetizer. Entrees like this one fall under the category of 30 minute meals that anyone can make.
Homemade Pizza Dough or Refrigerated?
I purposely use refrigerated pizza dough for this stromboli as it was designed to be an easy weeknight meal. Should you choose to use homemade pizza dough, be aware it should be rolled very thin or it won’t bake all the way through. Alternately, form homemade dough into a circle, fill one side then fold it over and pinch the crust like a calzone. Homemade pizza dough will bake more thoroughly when making it this way. To see how to make a calzone, checkout this Cheesy Italian Sausage Calzone here.
Disclosure ~ If a purchase is made using one of the affiliate links on this website we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you!
Helpful Kitchen Items:
Italian Sausage Stromboli
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce plus add'l for dipping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 13.4 oz refrigerated pizza crust [i.e. Pillsbury Classic] or 1 lb homemade pizza dough
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- In a medium-size skillet saute the onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil for 2 minutes or until softened.. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Add Italian sausage to the pan, cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan. Set aside.
- To assemble: Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a silpat or parchment paper, stretch the dough into roughly a 13 x 10 inch rectangle.
- Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the cooked sausage on top, then drizzle with the pizza sauce.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Begin to roll starting from the widest edge. Arrange seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top and sides with melted butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning onion powder and garlic salt. Finish with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting into 1 inch slices.
- Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.
Tried this recipe?Mention @melissassk or tag #melissassk!
Leslie says
Insanely delicious! I used homemade dough and didn’t notice the note about rolling it VERY THIN until after it was in the oven. My homemade dough normally bakes for 30-35 minutes, so I tented the stromboli with tin foil after 10 minutes and then baked for 25 more. It came out perfect!
Melissa says
Hi Leslie, great tip you’re so smart, it does take homemade dough longer to bake. I’m so happy you loved this one, thank you!
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
This was easy and quick and so yummy! Everyone loved it. I put it together earlier in the day up to the part where you brush it with melted butter and sprinkle seasoning on top. Stored it covered in the fridge until I was ready. Once I was ready for it, I pulled it out and proceeded with the topping and baked it. I used mild Italian sausage and served it with a side of warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Melissa says
I’m delighted you loved this, Christine, thank you!
Kay says
This is a wonderful easy recipe for Stromboli. I would add that you cut the slits on the top, it makes it cook better and no soggy-ness from vegetables (if you add more that tends to happen).
Melissa says
Thanks Kay, I’m delighted you enjoyed this!
Melissa says
Directly from the instructions:
To assemble:
Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a silpat or parchment paper, stretch the dough into roughly a 10 x 13 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange the cooked sausage on top, then drizzle with the pizza sauce.
Carmen Peralta says
Did not see at what temperature!!
Melissa says
You know, now that you mention it I think we do too! So happy you like this one, thanks so much for stopping by to let me know.
Nana Linda says
I made this receipe last week and it was delicious! Will make at least once a month. Thanks for posting.
Melissa says
LOL love it Caroline…just go ahead and double this one. ☺
Caroline Ferguson says
Thank you thank you thank you! Am heading to the store.. I know what I’m having for dinner.. not sure about the rest of the family 😉
Melissa says
Hi Ashley! Thank you so much I appreciate it sweetie! ♥
Ashley @CenterCutCook says
This is absolutely mouth-watering Melissa! Pinning and sharing on my Facebook page! 🙂