This Loaded Italian Stromboli Pizza Roll takes everything irresistible about a classic Italian sub and wraps it inside golden, homemade pizza dough. Layers of pepperoni, ham, salami, mozzarella, and savory Italian seasonings are rolled together with rich pizza sauce, then baked until the crust is beautifully crisp and golden while the cheese melts into every layer.
The real magic is in the layers. Thin slices of Italian meats create a rich, savory filling, while generous mozzarella provides that stretchy, gooey texture that makes a freshly baked stromboli so satisfying. Pizza sauce adds just enough tomato richness without making the dough soggy, and a fragrant garlic-herb topping gives the crust an irresistible finish.
Rolling the dough tightly keeps all those flavorful layers tucked inside while creating a dramatic spiral when sliced. As the stromboli bakes, the edges become crisp and golden while the center stays tender and cheesy. It’s impressive enough for a party but simple enough to make for a family dinner.
Serve thick slices with warm marinara for dipping and watch this disappear from the serving board. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, planning a game-day spread, or craving an extra-loaded pizza night, this Italian Stromboli delivers serious pizzeria-style comfort in every bite.
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Stromboli
- 1 lb pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 8 oz sliced pepperoni
- 6 oz sliced salami
- 6 oz sliced ham
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Garlic-Herb Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For Serving
- Warm marinara or pizza sauce
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
