Stromboli

Preheat the over to 450

1. Purchase 1 lb of premade pizza dough. I get it at the deli section of the grocery store. Usually comes in 1 lb bags.

2. If you don't have a homemade Marinara Sauce, purchase a chunky one with onions, garlic, tomatoes, basil.

3. NOW Stretch, NOT ROLL, the dough to about a 9 X 16 rectangle.


4. Optional: rub the dough with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

5. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons +- crushed red pepper flakes and a little extra Basil and Oregano.
NOW you'll add the following in layers leaving 1/2 inches all around the edge of the dough plain

6. spread the Marinara enough to cover the dough.

7. spread 1/2 lb of thinly sliced ham or prosciutto

8. spread 1 10 oz. package of frozen spinach that has been thawed and totally drained OR spread fresh spinach which is best

9. 1/4 lb. pepperoni thinly sliced

10. spread some roasted red peppers and mushrooms

11. 1/2 cup of all the following cheeses grated or other cheeses you prefer:
a. Parmesan
b. Provolone or Mozzarella
c. White Cheddar

12, then top with another thin layer of ham and pepperoni
ROLL: start with the longest side. Pinch all seams and sides
CUT: two inch long slits on a slant across the top 2 inches apart
PLACE: place seam side down on baking sheet covered with cornmeal or parchment paper.
BRUSH: top with beaten egg to help it brown nicely.

BAKE for 20 minutes. Makes 7-8 pieces.
SERVE with a good salad

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