Homemade Italian Stromboli Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cups of warm water
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
• 100 grams of sliced pepperoni
• 50 grams of sliced salami
• 50 grams of sliced ham
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon of italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of sesame

Directions

Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Homemade Marinara Sauce Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 chopped medium onion
• 4 cloves of finely chopped garlic
• 6 ounces of tomato paste
• 1/4 cup of dry red wine
• 28 ounces of crushed tomato
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Homemade Marinara Sauce Directions

To make this gorgeous marinara sauce at home, start by adding 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to a large saucepan and heat it on medium-high heat.

Then add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently.

Add finely chopped garlic and canned tomato paste to the sautéed onions and cook for about a minute while stirring constantly.

Pour in the red wine and cook for another whole minute while stirring constantly.

Then add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and gently boil for an hour, stirring occasionally.

Once the sauce has cooked for an entire hour, take it off the heat and either serve warm immediately or store it for later.

Tips

• There aren’t any rules on what kind of cheese to use for this Stromboli recipe, so feel free to use any shredded or sliced cheese you like. You can even mix the two together to use a combination of cheeses.
• This Stromboli dough recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast, but you can use 1 ⅓ teaspoon of instant yeast instead if active dry yeast isn't available.
• You need about a pound of pizza dough to make one Stromboli. Homemade pizza dough gives the best results, but store-bought can also be used when you don’t have enough time.
• Make this recipe egg-free by skipping the egg wash and brush the Stromboli with a tablespoon of melted butter instead.
• This recipe uses large pepperoni slices, salami, and ham, but you can also use other kinds of meat like capicola, soppressata, prosciutto, and roast beef if they are pre-cooked.
• Marinara sauce can be easily replaced with other tomato and pizza sauces for the same flavor and texture. But if looking for something different, use a mixture of butter, garlic, and parsley instead.
• This recipe is super versatile, and the options are endless. Some other Stromboli filling ideas include cooked mushrooms, cooked chopped broccoli, sliced peppers, spinach, etc. You can also make Meatball Stromboli and Chicken Stromboli using cooked meatballs and chicken, respectively.