A stromboli is nothing more than a tubular pizza, or calzone and like my pizzas and calzones, I like to add some anchovy fillets to this recipe.
Super Easy Stromboli
1 tube of Pillsbury pizza crust
8 slices of deli ham
10 slices of Genoa salami
12 slices of sandwich pepperoni
I also add anchovy fillets
8 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese (shredded cheese is also an option)
2 tablespoons butter
2 minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Jarred or homemade marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
Prepare Garlic Butter:
Melt the butter in the microwave. Mix in minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Prepare the Dough:
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stretch the pizza crust out to nearly the size of your baking sheet.
Assemble Stromboli:
Spread a thin layer of marinara on the crust.
Layer the deli meats: start with ham, then salami, followed by pepperoni. Spread another thin layer over the meat. Add cheese on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Roll and Seal:
Roll the dough lengthwise and seal the seam well.
Seal the ends by pinching and folding them under the Stromboli.
Score and Top:
Score the top of the Stromboli a few times with a serrated knife to allow steam to escape.
Brush the garlic butter mixture over the top and sprinkle with a little more Italian seasoning.
Bake:
Place the stromboli seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake according to the instructions on the pizza dough package, usually the same as for a regular pizza, but no par-baking is needed.
Serving:
Serve with a side of marinara, for dipping.