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Italian Sausage Stromboli

October 30, 2013 by Melissa 14 Comments

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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 Sausage Stromboli

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.

step by step pictures with pizza dough and italian sausage

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.

Italian Sausage Stromboli

Baked Italian Sausage Stromboli

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Italian Sausage Stromboli

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Italian-sausage-stromboli
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Melissa Sperka

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.
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Comments

  1. Leslie says

    May 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 30, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      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!

      Reply
  2. Christine @ myblissfulmess says

    April 20, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      I’m delighted you loved this, Christine, thank you!

      Reply
  3. Kay says

    December 24, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    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).

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      December 24, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks Kay, I’m delighted you enjoyed this!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    February 1, 2014 at 12:44 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Carmen Peralta says

    February 1, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Did not see at what temperature!!

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:23 am

    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.

    Reply
  7. Nana Linda says

    January 6, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    I made this receipe last week and it was delicious! Will make at least once a month. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    November 1, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    LOL love it Caroline…just go ahead and double this one. ☺

    Reply
  9. Caroline Ferguson says

    November 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    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 😉

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    November 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Hi Ashley! Thank you so much I appreciate it sweetie! ♥

    Reply
  11. Ashley @CenterCutCook says

    November 1, 2013 at 3:57 am

    This is absolutely mouth-watering Melissa! Pinning and sharing on my Facebook page! 🙂

    Reply

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