Description
This Italian cold cut stromboli recipe is a quick, flavorful meal made with pizza dough, cold cuts, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this rolled-up delight is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 tbsp garlic butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 4 slices mortadella
- 4 slices capicola
- 4 slices prosciutto cotto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough into a rectangle (12×10 inches).
- Spread garlic butter and pesto over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Layer cold cuts, mozzarella, and roasted red peppers.
- Roll the dough into a log, pinch the seam to seal, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Score the top with slits, sprinkle with Parmesan (optional), and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Let pizza dough come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- Pat roasted red peppers dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian